Exploring alternative terrain in the rehabilitation and treatment of offenders: Findings from a prison-based music project

Caulfield, Laura; Wilkinson, Dean; Wilson, David

doi:10.1080/10509674.2016.1194943

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“…The themes below have been considered as specific to older offenders as these themes have not emerged from other similar studies using the same methodologies, but with differing typologies of offenders (e.g. Caulfield, 2012 , 2015 ; Caulfield, Wilkinson, & Wilson, 2016 )…”

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The perceived benefits of an arts project for health and wellbeing of older offenders

Wilkinson

Caulfield

2017

Eur. J. Psychol.

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The increasing ageing prison population is becoming a pressing issue throughout the criminal justice system. Alongside the rising population, are a host of health and wellbeing issues that contribute to older offenders needs whilst in prison. It has been recommended that meaningful activities can have positive effects on this population and therefore this paper uniquely reviews older offenders accounts of taking part in an arts based project, Good Vibrations, whilst imprisoned. The Good Vibrations project engages individuals in Gamelan music making with an end of project performance. This study used independent in-depth interviews to capture the voices of older offenders who took part in an art based prison project. The interview data was analysed using thematic analysis, which highlighted themes that were consistent with other populations who have taken part in a Good Vibrations project, along with specific age relating issues of mobility, motivation, identity and wellbeing.

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The perceived benefits of an arts project for health and wellbeing of older offenders

Wilkinson

Caulfield

2017

Eur. J. Psychol.

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“…Megranahan & Lynskey (2018) reinforce the value of spaces where prisoners can feel safe to express their emotions, taking into consideration the confined and often overpopulated prison environments. Caulfield et al (2016) provided a comprehensive analysis of a musicbased programme and its positive effects on prisoners' expression of emotions, self-esteem, self-confidence, communication, and social skills. The authors highlighted that "such , programs do not seek to directly reduce reoffending but may aim to contribute to changes in the thinking and behaviors of offenders" (p. 416).…”

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“…The authors highlighted that "such , programs do not seek to directly reduce reoffending but may aim to contribute to changes in the thinking and behaviors of offenders" (p. 416). It is therefore considered how a variety of music-based experiences can be relevant in shaping the path an offender takes towards desisting from crime (Caulfield et al 2016).…”

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“…There is growing appreciation for the positive impact of nontraditional art-based programs on mental health with incarcerated populations, as well as for supporting engagement of prisoners in more formal treatment and education programs (Caulfield et al, 2016). Furthermore, studies suggest that arts therapies can increase prisoner's self-confidence and positive self-identity (Rosenbaum, 2019), which can help divert offenders away from pathways to crime or break the cycle of re-offending (Hughes et at., 2005), supports social skills and personal development (Caulfield et al, 2016;Cox & Gelsthorpe, 2016;Miles & Clarke, 2006), decrease stress (Rosenbaum, 2019), and has been shown to help reduce substance misuse (Megranahan & Lynskey, 2018). , In Aotearoa New Zealand a body of literature has focused on the tradition of kapa haka (traditional Māori dance and music performance) as a unified performing arts genre (Papesch, 2015;Mazer & Papesch, 2015;Haami 2013).…”

Section: Creative Arts Therapies In Prisonsmentioning

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How can music therapy support men at a specialist treatment unit in a prison setting in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Riegelhaupt-Landreani¹

2021

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<p>This study aimed to explore how the use of music therapy can support prisoners in a specialist treatment unit at a prison in Aotearoa New Zealand. The research was initially designed using action research methodology to evaluate how I, a music therapy student, can support men at a special treatment unit in a prison setting in Aotearoa New Zealand. Seven weeks into my placement a rapidly escalating response to the Covid-19 global pandemic put my placement on hold indefinitely. In response to the challenges of not being able to attend placement, the research framework was changed to exploratory research. My question evolved into a theoretical exploratory study seeking to find out how music therapy can provide support in prisons. Documentation of music therapy is scarce in the New Zealand context; thus, the exploration was guided by a broad international literature search. Thematic analysis was used to develop themes about the reviewed literature and from reflective data identified in my clinical journal. The findings provide a broad scope of understanding of how music therapy is used in prisons and three main themes were identified in the analysis. These were: the ecologies of music in prisons, practicing self-care, and awareness of theory in developing specific aims and goals. The results show that music can support prison populations in various ways depending on which context takes place; from an musicological viewpoint music facilitates the expression of cultural spheres, whereas from a medical standpoint, therapeutic approaches to music therapy provide effective rehabilitation and treatment for psychological ailments. Ample theoretical, clinical, and cultural preparation should be taken into account by therapists before embarking on any work into the prison environment.</p>

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“…A developing body of research into creative arts interventions in penal contexts demonstrates the positive impacts these can have on participants’ skills, attitudes and learning, typically focused on evaluation of outcomes (see Ackerman ; Albertson ; Anderson ; Bilby, Caulfield and Ridley ; Burrowes et al . ; Caulfield , ; Caulfield, Wilkinson and Wilson ; Cheliotis and Jordanoska ; Cursley and Maruna ; Di Viggiani, Macintosh and Lang ; Gussak and Cohen‐Liebman ; Henley , Miller and Rowe ; Miner‐Romanoff ; O'Keefe and Albertson ; Sams ; Smitherman and Thompson ; Tett et al . ).…”

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From the Outside In: Narratives of Creative Arts Practitioners Working in the Criminal Justice System

Simpson

Morgan

Caulfield

2019

Howard J Crime Justice

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The penal voluntary sector is highly variegated in its roles, practices and functions, though research to date has largely excluded the experiences of frontline practitioners. We argue that engaging with the narratives of practitioners can provide fuller appreciation of the potential of the sector's work. Though life story and narrative have been recognised as important in offender desistance (Maruna 2001), the narrative identities of creative arts practitioners, who are important 'change agents' (Albertson 2015), are typically absent. This is despite evidence to suggest that a practitioner's life history can be a significant and positive influence in the rehabilitation of offenders (Harris 2017). Using narratological analysis (Bal 2009), this study examined the narratives of 19 creative practitioners in prisons in England and Wales. Of particular interest were the formative experiences of arts practitioners in their journey to prison work. The findings suggest that arts practitioners identify with an 'outsider' status and may be motivated by an ethic of mutual aid. In the current climate of third sector involvement in the delivery of criminal justice interventions, such a capacity may be both a strength and a weakness for arts organisations working in this field.

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Exploring alternative terrain in the rehabilitation and treatment of offenders: Findings from a prison-based music project

Cited by 17 publications

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The perceived benefits of an arts project for health and wellbeing of older offenders

The perceived benefits of an arts project for health and wellbeing of older offenders

How can music therapy support men at a specialist treatment unit in a prison setting in Aotearoa New Zealand?

From the Outside In: Narratives of Creative Arts Practitioners Working in the Criminal Justice System

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