@article{ref1,
title=""I'll live better, stay away from crime": exploring the reintegration of former prisoners into the community through a music programme",
journal="Journal of criminal psychology",
year="2023",
author="Hopley, Rachel and Caulfield, Laura and Jolly, Andrew",
volume="13",
number="4",
pages="351-366",
abstract="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 &quot;through-the-gate&quot; 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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2009-3829",
doi="10.1108/JCP-12-2022-0033",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JCP-12-2022-0033"
}