Journal of Prison Education and Reentry
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Change: Bridging Education and Reentry
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Prison Education Research:
The journal focuses on empirical and theoretical studies related to educational practices within prison settings, exploring pedagogical approaches and their effectiveness in fostering learning among incarcerated populations. - Reentry and Reintegration:
Research on the challenges and strategies for successful reentry into society post-incarceration is a key area of focus, emphasizing the role of education in facilitating this transition. - Social Justice and Advocacy:
The journal promotes discussions on the rights to education for incarcerated individuals, highlighting issues of equity and access within correctional education systems. - Philosophy and Critical Thought in Prisons:
Explorations of philosophical frameworks and critical pedagogies are prevalent, examining how these can be applied in prison education to promote critical thinking and personal transformation. - Experiential Learning Models:
The journal showcases innovative models of experiential learning that bridge the gap between incarcerated and non-incarcerated students, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Education:
There is a growing focus on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational practices within prisons, particularly concerning technology use and the adaptation of teaching methods in response to public health challenges. - Educational Rights of Incarcerated Youth:
An increasing emphasis on the educational rights of young prisoners, particularly in underrepresented regions, showcases a commitment to advocating for marginalized populations within the prison system. - Intersectionality in Punishment and Education:
Research examining the intersections of race, gender, and socio-economic status in the context of mass incarceration and its educational impacts is gaining traction, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of these dynamics. - Parenting Programs and Family Dynamics:
The exploration of parenting classes and their effects on incarcerated mothers signifies an emerging interest in the relationship between family dynamics and educational interventions. - Philosophical Engagement and Critical Pedagogy:
There is a noticeable trend towards incorporating philosophical inquiry and critical pedagogy in prison education, emphasizing the role of deep intellectual engagement in fostering personal transformation.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives on Prison Education:
There appears to be a decrease in publications focusing on the historical evolution of prison education practices, indicating a potential waning interest in retrospective analyses. - Traditional Rehabilitation Models:
Research centered on conventional rehabilitation models without integration of educational frameworks is less prominent, suggesting a shift towards more holistic and innovative approaches. - General Discussions on Incarceration:
Broad discussions on incarceration that do not tie specifically to education or reentry are becoming less frequent, possibly reflecting a trend towards more specialized and focused studies.
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