Evaluations

A Narrative-Based Evaluation of 'Changing Tunes' Music-Based Prisoner Reintegration Interventions

The report explains the results of exploratory research into the work of the prison based charity Changing Tunes, which uses music both within and also outside prison with offenders and ex offenders. Evidence revealed that the pro social impact on the participants came as a result both of participation in ... read on →

Authors Jo Cursley, Shadd Maruna

Published January 2015

Artform Music

Organisation Changing Tunes Project venues Eastwood Park, Leyhill, Winchester

Participant type Male and Female Adult Ex offenders, Male and Female Adult Offenders, Male and Female Adult Staff

Evidence Review: Music making with young offenders and young people at risk of offending

This review by the University of the West of England (UWE) was commissioned by Youth Music in March 2011 with the purpose of identifying evidence concerning the impact of music making on young people within the youth justice system. The Review aim was to gather and, if possible, synthesise evidence ... read on →

Authors Norma Daykin, Nick de Viggiani, Yvonne Moriaty, Paul Pilkington (University of the West of England )

Published July 2011

Artform Music

Organisation Youth Music

Participant type Male and Female Young Offenders