If you were asked what you'd like to see in terms of a single correctional education research study or evaluation project what would it be? In the spirit of the holiday season, I'd probably ask for another multi-state recidivism study. Please share your responses.
Eric Lichtenberger

Eric

Sorry about the delay in responding! I too would like to see another multi state study. I thought the last time I saw you (Denver 2008) there were three state reps willing to give it a whirl. I suppose that never got off the ground.
We're going to start a study here in Western Australia sometime in 2010. The research proposal has yet to get final approvea but all the 'players' seem to be supportive and the planets seem to be aligning for us to go ahead- fingers crossed.

So long as we have a forum to discuss things I'm not bothered about how many SIG's we have. My only preference is that we have more international interaction between the Associations (CEA-ACEA-EPEA) as its appears the North American based correctional stakeholders have a much healthier research base.

Well hope you're traveling well, take care and keep in touch.

Eric,

I am not sure if this is still an active thread, but I will give it a try. As for research, if we are to conduct our own, can we submit it to CEA? I find that with any kind of public funding, there is a need to "justify your existence" by producing data. I know of a school district here in Wiscsonsin that runs a class and gives graduate credit for those conducting research on their own practice. If I were to do that, is that something I can submit to be published or is there a procedure that I need to follow?

Thanks!

Jen Simpson
ABE Teacher
Waupun Correctional Institution
Waupun, WI

Hi, all. As a correctional educator, working many years with sex offenders. I'd like to see more research in the area of correctional educatoin with this population. Of course, Arizona houses sex offenders in separate facilities from the general population and there are probably many states that do not house offenders this way. At any rate my doctoral studies are in this area and I am attempting to gain the voice of the sex offender to learn more of what that particular population can contribute to this topic of study. I am sure they will have a lot to say. This population receives long sentences and has many restrictions upon re-entry. Still the majority will back in the community in time. My research will hopefully provide insight into a problem (as far as a fast growing population) that continues to perplex leadership. Thanks.

As a new member to CEA, I am hoping to learn a lot from viewing and listening to you all.

Best regards,

Pat

Jen,
Feel free to post your research on this forum or submit it to the Journal of Correctional Education. I'd love to see what you're doing in Wisconsin and I am sure many others would feel the same.
Eric Lichtenberger