Evaluation Title

Research report: HMP/YOI Winchester Applied Theatre pilot 2018

Type of evaluation

Data type Qualitative and Quantitative

Evaluation Focus Attitudinal change, Behaviour change, Confidence, Emotional change, Emotional Literacy, Engagement, Impact of arts-based approaches, Impact of programme, Life Skills, Participation, Personal development, Rehabilitation, Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, Sense of self, Value of Arts methodologies, Well Being

Key indicator Attitudinal change

Project output Performances

Model of change Applied theatre, Desistance

Methodologies Discussion, Observation, Questionnaires, Self-reporting, Unstructured interview

Research limitations Sample size, Tracking

Summary of evaluation

This report was produced by researchers at University of Winchester (Applied Criminology). It details the findings of an evaluation of a pilot project which was designed and delivered by BearFace Theatre CIC and funded by Hampshire Cultural Trust which was aimed at using a new Applied Theatre intervention to impact on prisoner’s attitudes, thinking and behaviour in a closed setting. Initial findings from the evaluation provide positive examples of the impact on learners that completed the programme.

Key Quote

“It feels like I’m re-programming my brain to think differently” - Learner      


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