Vocational education and training provision and recidivism in Queensland correctional institutions

In Queensland, about one in five prisoners is participating in some form of vocational education and training (VET) program before release. Being involved in a vocational education program before initial release is associated with a decrease in the chance of offenders returning to custody. Ignoring the potential role of all other factors, offenders who have been involved in VET programs before initial release have a recidivism rate of 23%, compared with 32% for offenders who do not participate in VET programs.