Journal 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:
Full text:
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 & 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