Evaluations

An Evaluation of Geese Theatre’s Inside Talk Programme

This study examined the impact of Inside Talk, a theatre-based programme designed to improve listening and speaking skills of offenders. The study used psychometric testing and post-programme interviews to assess the effectiveness of the programme. Interviews revealed the positive impact the programme had on participants. This provides evidence supporting the ... read on →

Authors Anthony Beech, Leigh Harkins, Donna Haskayne, C Sweeney, Andy Watson (Centre for Forensic and Criminal Psychology, University of Birmingham, Unversity of Brimingham)

Published 2009

Artform Drama

Organisation Geese Theatre

Participant type Male Adult Offenders

Sample size: 34

A Combined Drama-Based and CBT Approach to Working with Self-reported Anger Aggression

An active drama-based approach combined with cognitive-behavioural techniques was used to explore issues such as masculinity, power and control, pride and shame and victim awareness. Reductions in anger were hypothesised - a single group pre/post design assessed the levels of anger before and after the course. read on →

Authors Janine Blacker, Andy Watson (Centre for Forensic and Criminal Psychology, University of Birmingham, Unversity of Brimingham)

Published April 2008

Artform Drama

Organisation Geese Theatre

Participant type Male Adult Offenders

Sample size: 62

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