Evaluation Title
Sounding Out - Jim Cartwright
Type of evaluation
Data type Qualitative and Quantitative
Evaluation Focus Attitudinal change, Behaviour change, Confidence, Distinctive contribution of Arts, Impact of programme, Participation, Personal development, Reducing offending, Rehabilitation, Resettlement, Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, Sense of self, Skills development, SROI - Social Return On Investment, Well Being
Key indicators Personal skills, Social and Life Skills
Project outputs Accreditation, Arts Award, Arts-based workshops, Performances
Methodologies Feedback forms, Interviews, Observation, Questionnaires, SROI analysis
Research limitations Sample size
Summary of evaluation
The report followed Music in Prisons as they ran a pilot ‘through the gate’ project which, through music, aimed to provide longer-term rehabilitative opportunities to previous project participants in order to help bridge the gap between life inside and out prison. The key aims were to assist reintegration; impact on reoffending rates and returns to prison; impact on employment and further training; improve wellbeing, motivation and aspirations; provide a level of financial assistance; provide a positive activity base that fostered new opportunities.
Key Quote
“’Steve’ completed 18 months on licence from prison and there was no contact with the police during this time or any intelligence linking him to criminal activity. This is a significant period for Steve to avoid re-offending and I honestly believe his involvement in Sounding Out was the principal reason”. Probation Officer
Total sample size
7- Male and Female Adult Ex offenders
Available for Download
Info
Artform
MusicCJS Context
CommunityRegion
Authors
Not defined
Conducted: November 2011 – February 2013
Published: 2013
Type: Academic Institution report