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 …

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.

This study examines the impact of Geese Theatre’s Reconnect programme on the men who attended it.

Evaluation objectives:

1. to determine whether improvements would be observed on psychometric tests measuring self-efficacy, motivation to change, and confidence in a range of skills.
2. to determine whether behaviour and engagement within the programme would improve over the …