Study Highlights Little State Oversight of Educational Services Provided to Incarcerated Youth
Study Highlights Little State Oversight of Educational Services Provided to Incarcerated Youth
By the CSG Justice Center Staff
A first-of-its-kind report released today by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center found that most incarcerated youth do not have access to the same educational services as their peers in the community, and little accountability exists to ensure educational standards are met in lock-up.
The report, “Locked Out: Improving Educational and Vocational Outcomes for Incarcerated Youth,”reveals that despite spending between $100,000 to $300,000 per incarcerated child in secure facilities, only 13 states provide all incarcerated youth with access to the same types of educational services that students have in the community. Meanwhile, only nine states offer community-equivalent vocational services to all kids in lock-up.
