University of the West of England (UWE)

The Department of Health and Applied Social Sciences is active in many areas of research and has established research projects attracting funding from various bodies both in the UK and abroad. The Department hosts the Centre for Psycho-Social Studies and the Centre for Clinical and Health Services Research, both of which bring together world class researchers.

Evaluations as Member Organisation (2)

1. Evidence Review: Music making with young offenders and young people at risk of offending

This review by the University of the West of England (UWE) was commissioned by Youth Music in March 2011 with the purpose of identifying evidence concerning the impact of music making on young people within the youth justice system. The Review aim was to gather and, if possible, synthesise evidence …

Authors Norma Daykin, Nick Viggiani, Yvonne Moriaty & Paul Pilkington

Published Jul 2011

Art Form Music

Participant Type Offenders

Partner University of the West of England (UWE)

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2. Music in our Time - an evaluation of a participatory creative music programme for older prisoners

An evaluation of a participatory creative music programme for older prisoners in 6 prisons to assess its impact on improving health and well being. The evaluation focused on analysing the workshop experience; benefits and opportunities of the programme; and the perspectives of the musicians.

Authors Nick de Viggiani, Patsy Long & Sheila Mackintosh

Published Oct 2010