RT Article
T1 The Impact of an Expressive Writing and Storytelling Program on Ex-Offenders: A Pilot Study
JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
VO 69
IS 13/14
SP 1843
OP 1859
A1 Kartikaningsih, Ndaru
A1 Lawson, Kelley
A1 Mayhan, Maddy
A1 Spears, Emery
A1 Chew, Olivia
A1 Green, Salaam
A1 Tucker, Sarah C.
A1 Kirklin, Kimberly
A1 Yuen, Hon K.
A2 Lawson, Kelley
A2 Mayhan, Maddy
A2 Spears, Emery
A2 Chew, Olivia
A2 Green, Salaam
A2 Tucker, Sarah C.
A2 Kirklin, Kimberly
A2 Yuen, Hon K.
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1936088029
AB While storytelling or expressive writing has been studied in prisoners, little is known about the impact of these art interventions on ex-offenders. This study aims to evaluate a 6-week expressive writing and storytelling program in a group of nine ex-offenders who attend a peer support group. Quantitative data, including psychological recovery, well-being, hope, social support, and loneliness, was collected at baseline and post-program. Individual interviews were conducted at post-program. Results revealed a significant increase in participants’ psychological recovery as measured by the Recovery Assessment Scale-revised at post-program with an effect size of 0.56. Three themes about participation in the program emerged: safe space for processing and expressing inner feelings, relating to and connecting with peers, and adjusting the way of thinking. Findings showed this program has the potential to improve ex-offenders’ psychological recovery, and provide them with skills to desist from crime and be better serve as peer support workers.
K1 Program Evaluation
K1 Peer support
K1 Personal Narratives
DO 10.1177/0306624X231188228