Evaluation Title

Interim evaluation report: May 2007 – May 2008

Type of evaluation

Data type Qualitative

Evaluation Focus Distinctive contribution of Arts, Improved model of delivery, Well Being

Key indicators Best practice review, Quality of participatory arts, Relationships with staff, Well Being

Project output Arts-based workshops

Methodologies Interviews, Questionnaires, SWOT analysis

Research limitations Access to participants, Tracking

Summary of evaluation

An evaluation of the projects delivered by Music In Detention (MiD) in 3 Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) during 2007-08.

It covers the music interventions, quality of life (for detainees) and channels of communicaton (between IRCs and communities/wider public). Within these areas it focused on the elements of self-expression, culturally relevant music, group dynamics, stress relief, cultraul wellbeing and enjoyment.

Project description

The projects took place within Dover IRC, Harmondsworth IRC and Haslar IRC and linked to work with local schools and communities


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