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Implementation Preparation Costs of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in Prisons: A Budget Impact Analysis
Elizabeth C Danielson1, Matthew J Smith2, Brittany Ross2
1Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
|March 26, 2024
Summary
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT) can boost employment for returning citizens. Initial preparation costs for VR-JIT implementation in prisons are estimated at under $9,000 per facility.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation science
- Technology in education
- Criminal justice reform
Background:
- Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT) improves employment for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- The cost of implementing VR-JIT in correctional facilities is not well-documented.
- Understanding preparation expenses is crucial for widespread adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the implementation preparation costs of VR-JIT in two prisons.
- To analyze labor costs associated with the initial VR-JIT setup phase.
- To assess the affordability of VR-JIT for correctional employment programs.
Main Methods:
- Budget impact analysis was performed.
- Labor costs for implementation preparation were enumerated.
- Sensitivity analysis was conducted for cost replication.
Main Results:
- Estimated labor costs for VR-JIT implementation preparation were approximately $8,847 per prison.
- Sensitivity analysis indicated potential replication costs ranging from $2,877 to $4,306 per prison.
- These findings suggest VR-JIT is a potentially affordable addition to existing programs.
Conclusions:
- Implementation preparation for VR-JIT is a manageable expense for correctional facilities.
- VR-JIT presents a cost-effective strategy to enhance employment readiness for returning citizens.
- The study supports VR-JIT as a valuable tool for reducing recidivism through improved employment outcomes.
