TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - "I'll live better, stay away from crime": exploring the reintegration of former prisoners into the community through a music programme
JO  - Journal of criminal psychology
A1  - Hopley, Rachel
A1  - Caulfield, Laura
A1  - Jolly, Andrew
SP  - 351
EP  - 366
VL  - 13
IS  - 4
N2  - 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. <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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2009-3829
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JCP-12-2022-0033
ID  - ref1
ER  -