Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Ethridge, G.; Dowden, A.R.; Brooks, M.; Kwan, N; & Harley, D. (2020). Employment and earnings among ex-offenders with disabilities: A multivariate analysis of RSA-911 data. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 52 (3), 279-289. |
| Title: | Employment and earnings among ex-offenders with disabilities: A multivariate analysis of RSA-911 data |
| Authors: | Ethridge, G.; Dowden, A.R.; Brooks, M.; Kwan, N; & Harley, D. |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-201077 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Ex-offenders with disabilities encounter barriers with obtaining employment upon post-release. Offender status may affect not only opportunities for employment, but earnings as well for ex-offenders with disabilities. |
| Purpose: | The purpose of this study is to discuss barriers to employment for ex-offenders with disabilities and to identify how racial/ethnically marginalized ex-offenders are disproportionately unemployed and earn less than their White counterparts. |
| Data collection and analysis: | Descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses utilizing archival Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) data from fiscal years 2004– 2013 was employed |
| Findings: | Findings indicated that African American ex-offenders with disabilities are employed at higher rates than both Hispanic and White ex-offenders but earn less than both of these groups. |
| Conclusions: | Implications for VR service providers, training and policy reform are discussed. |
| Disabilities served: |
Multiple disabilities |
| Populations served: |
Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Culturally diverse populations (e.g., African Americans, Native Americans, and non-English speaking populations) |
| Interventions: |
On-the-job training and support Vocational rehabilitation |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |