Evaluation Title
Research report: HMP/YOI Winchester Applied Theatre pilot 2018
Type of evaluation
Data type Qualitative and Quantitative
Evaluation Focus Attitudinal change, Behaviour change, Confidence, Emotional change, Emotional Literacy, Engagement, Impact of arts-based approaches, Impact of programme, Life Skills, Participation, Personal development, Rehabilitation, Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, Sense of self, Value of Arts methodologies, Well Being
Key indicator Attitudinal change
Project output Performances
Model of change Applied theatre, Desistance
Methodologies Discussion, Observation, Questionnaires, Self-reporting, Unstructured interview
Research limitations Sample size, Tracking
Summary of evaluation
This report was produced by researchers at University of Winchester (Applied Criminology). It details the findings of an evaluation of a pilot project which was designed and delivered by BearFace Theatre CIC and funded by Hampshire Cultural Trust which was aimed at using a new Applied Theatre intervention to impact on prisoner’s attitudes, thinking and behaviour in a closed setting. Initial findings from the evaluation provide positive examples of the impact on learners that completed the programme.
Key Quote
“It feels like I’m re-programming my brain to think differently” - Learner
Total sample size
10- Male 21-24 Offenders
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Info
Artform
TheatreOrganisations
BearFace Theatre CICHampshire Cultural Trust
HMP/YPI Winchester
University of Winchester
CJS Context
PrisonProject venue
Region
Evaluating organisation
Authors
Adrian Barton
Alexandra Russell
Conducted: July 2017 – July 2018
Published: September 2018
Type: Academic