Dreaming Inside: An evaluation of a creative writing program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in prison

Arts-based prison programs are often viewed as hobbies or as activities that have little impact on prisoner rehabilitation according to conventional understandings of the term. This is despite growing evidence that arts-based programs can assist with learning retention and can improve self-confidenc...

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Authors: Hanley, Natalia (Author) ; Marchetti, Elena 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
In: The Australian and New Zealand journal of criminology
Year: 2020, Volume: 53, Issue: 2, Pages: 285-302
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