Centro de Documentação da PJ
Analítico de Periódico
CD 335
"I’ll live better, stay away from crime" [Recurso eletrónico] : exploring the reintegration of former prisoners into the community through a music programme / Rachel Hopley, Laura Caulfield, Andrew Jolly
Journal of Criminal Psychology, Vol. 13, n. 4 (2023), p. 351-366
Ficheiro de 157 MB em formato PDF.
REINSERÇÃO SOCIAL, SISTEMA PRISIONAL, PRESO
Purpose – There is evidence that music programmes can have a positive impact on people in contact with the criminal justice system. However, little attention has been paid to the potential role of music programmes as people leave prison and re-enter the community. Providing support for former prisoners ‘‘through-the-gate’’ is important to aid resettlement and reduce the risk of reoffending. This paper aims to present research on a programme called Sounding Out: a two-year, London-based programme providing ex-prisoners with longer-term rehabilitative opportunities upon their release to bridge the gap between life inside and outside of prison. Design/methodology/approach – The study aimed to understand the impact of the Sounding Out programme on ex-prisoners from the perspective of participants, staff and family members. Semi-structured interviews took place with 17 people: ten participants across two Sounding Out projects; six members of staff – three from the Irene Taylor Trust, two musicians and one former prison worker; and one family member of a participant. Findings – The research provides an understanding of the impact of involvement in a carefully designed programme of music creation, skills development and work placements. Thematic analysis of the data resulted in three key themes: personal impact, focus and direction and interpersonal relationships. The findings are consistent with the body of research that demonstrates the impact of music programmes on prisoners. Originality/value – The current study adds to the relatively limited body of evidence on the role of music programmes in the reintegration of former prisoners into the community.
