The Relevance of Vocational Education for Inmates in Monrovia Central Prison, Liberia

Volume : 9, Issue : 06, October - 2022

Abstract : This  study  determined  the  relevance  of  vocational education for inmates in Monrovia Central Prison. The study was guided by the following hypothesis; H1: there is a significant relationship between prison overcrowding and vocational education of inmates in Monrovia Central Prison, Liberia. The study adopted a  cross  sectional  case  study  design.   The  study population was 1032 from which a sample size of 279 respondents   was   used   for   the   study.   A   self- administered questionnaire was the major instrument used   for   data   collection   gathering   quantitative information  regarding  the  study  variables.     Key informant    interview    guide    was    designed    and administered to key informants to capture qualitative information. The study results revealed that there is a positive   and   weak   relationship   between   prison overcrowding and vocational education at Monrovia Central Prison,  Liberia.  The  researcher concluded that there is appositive statistical significant but weak relationship   between   prison   overcrowding   and Vocational Education  in Monrovia Central Prison. The researcher recommended that the government of Liberia   should   protect   prisoners’   physical   and mental  health.  That  is  to  say:  the  time  prisoners spend  out  of  their  cells  may  be  increased,  with maximum possible time spent in the  open air. The Inspector General of Prison Service should ensure that the prison conditions are conducive for proper and    full   implementation    of    the    rehabilitation programmes like vocational education to the inmates, more learning facilities should be provided and even more well-trained professionals to train the inmates.

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