This phenomenon is explained in several ways: failure in school can lead to delinquency; persons with learning disabilities are more likely to be arrested and sentenced for their offenses; and the learning disabled are less able to understand and deal with social situations. Inmates with these problems are more likely to be disciplined, more likely to be abused by other inmates, and less likely to successfully complete parole or qualify for community programs. Although the learning disabled are the most underserved prison population, several studies have demonstrated that prevention, diversion, and rehabilitation programs can break the link between learning disabilities and the criminal justice system. Individualized special education has lowered recidivism rates among learning disabled juvenile offenders. Experts urge correctional managers to focus on community resources, human relations, and jobs when dealing with learning disabled offenders.