Evaluation Title
“The Good Days are Amazing” An Evaluation of the Writers in Prison Network
Type of evaluation
Data type Qualitative
Evaluation Focus Impact of arts-based approaches, Impact of programme, Improved model of delivery
Key indicators Best practice review, Impact on Institution, Programme design, Relationships with staff
Project outputs Accredited Course, Arts-based workshops
Methodologies Diaries, Focus Groups, Interviews, Literature search, Observation, Outcomes analysis, Questionnaires
Summary of evaluation
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 the engagement of WIPN with key stakeholder groups: writers, prison staff and funders
- make recommendations to inform the future operation and strategic direction of WIPN.
It looks at the challenges, benefits, administration and outlines development potential and recommendations.
Project description
The Writers in Prison Network puts writers and creative artists into prisons to deliver creative writing, drama, video, music, oral storytelling, journalism, creative reading and publishing programmes. They aim to work with all levels of ability, from below level one literacy to beyond PhD, inspiring and engaging all members of the prison population - at any time there are between 10 -16 writers in residence working in UK prisons.
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Artforms
Creative WritingMulti-Arts
Organisation
Writers in Prison NetworkCJS Context
PrisonRegion
Evaluating organisation
Hallam Centre for Community Justice
Sheffield Hallam University
Authors
Katherine Albertson
Caroline O'Keefe
Conducted: October 2010 – September 2011
Published: October 2012
Type: Academic Institution report
