Evaluations

“The Good Days are Amazing”  An Evaluation of the Writers in Prison Network 

This qualitative evaluation by Sheffield Hallam University was designed to:

  • map the activities of the Writers in Prison Network (WIPN)
  • identify the barriers and facilitators to effective delivery of the programme
  • identify effective practice
  • assess the impact of the programme on prisoners, writers and prison staff
  • assess the effectiveness of ... read on →

    Authors Katherine Albertson, Caroline O'Keefe (Hallam Centre for Community Justice, Sheffield Hallam University)

    Published October 2012

    Artforms Creative Writing, Multi-Arts

    Organisation Writers in Prison Network

    • An Evaluation of the Prison Radio Association’s Activity Year 2: A Model for Support

    This is an evaluation of the implementation of Prison Radio Association’s projects in prisons in 2008 with the objectives of providing prisons with support to set up their own radio stations and to develop the PRA web site as an educational resource. It was part of a strategic three-year activity ... read on →

    Authors Joanna Davidson, Katherine Wilkinson (Hallam Centre for Community Justice, Sheffield Hallam University)

    Published January 2009

    Artform Radio

    Organisation Prison Radio Association   Project venue Brixton

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