The purposes of this study are to suggest issues to provide more effective vocational training of inmates by investigation differences in training system between Korea and United States. Current training systems are analysed from the viewpoints of operating body, curriculum and performance measurement. The Bureau of Prisons(BOP) in both counties has long recognized the importance of vocational training as an opportunity for inmates to improve their knowledge and skills and to support successful integration into the society. While American BOP establishes open network with other administrative bodies and professional institutes to ensure quality of training, Korea BOP carries out training independently. In addition, in many cases, American institute starts with needs assessment to provide more suitable training based on the level of inmates and try to measure performance results. According to the Federal Bureau of Justice, There is an inverse relationship between recidivism rates and vocational training. The more training received, the less likely an individual is to be re-arrested or re-imprisoned. To improve quality of vocational training of inmates, Korean BOP needs to cooperate with other government bodies and to establish open training network by including professional institutes. In addition, the benefits of vocational training should be measured and publicized to ensure quality of training and to secure funds for inmate vocational program. Furthermore, various job placement programs should be accompanied to provide smooth transition to the society.

한미 수형자 직업훈련에 관한 비교연구
  Ⅰ. 서론
  Ⅱ. 직업훈련의 목적 및 주체
  Ⅲ. 훈련과정 유형 및 운영체계
  Ⅳ. 직업훈련 성과측정
  Ⅴ. 정책적 시사점
  Ⅵ. 결론
  참고문헌
  ABSTRACT

• 오원선(경기대학교 경제학부) | Wonsun Oh, Ph. D.