Group Art Therapy With Incarcerated Women

Erickson, Bonnie J.; Young, Mark E.

doi:10.1002/j.2161-1874.2010.tb00065.x

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“…For example, Hance (2019, p. 212) identified the beneficial use of arts in the RESTORE programme, particularly its ability to build trust with imprisoned women by giving 'expression to silence and peel away the layers of resistance'. Similar benefits in restorative schemes are also noted by Marcus-Mendoza (2004), Venable (2005), Johnson (2007Johnson ( , 2008; Erickson (2008); Sandoval et al (2016); Barak and Stebbins (2017), and Wilkinson and Caulfield (2017). The restorative practitioners in this scheme were aware of this, building these elements into the scheme to support participation and retention:…”

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confidence: 63%

Restorative Practice in the Criminal Justice System: Examining a Restorative Reasoning Programme in a Women’s Prison

Rees

Hobson

2021

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This paper is an analysis of a six-week Restorative Reasoning Programme that took place with 13 women in a UK women’s prison. It is an exploratory evaluation based on an adapted version of the QUALIPREV scheme. This two-stage evaluation examines both the processes of the programme, in terms of how well it ran, as well as the outcomes of the programme, in terms of how effective it was in supporting the women to address problem behaviours. Data comprise interviews with the two programme designers and facilitators and with two Prison staff responsible for activities and training; the programme materials used during the scheme; session evaluation forms; and post-programme self-completion reflections from the women engaged in the programme. Overall, the scheme had a range of positive impacts for the women: many expressed a change in attitude, including being more open for discourse and discussion around the harm they may have caused, being more willing to consider the repair needed in their personal relationships, and in some cases seeking subsequent referrals for further restorative work.

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Section: Indicator: Participation and Retentionsupporting

confidence: 63%

Restorative Practice in the Criminal Justice System: Examining a Restorative Reasoning Programme in a Women’s Prison

Rees

Hobson

2021

Laws

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“…Part of the reason for this is that most of the treatment, resources, and programs available were originally designed for men (Bloom et al, 2005;Welsh, 2015). Given that female inmates differ from men in their social and emotional needs, it should be understood that they require a different treatment approach (Erickson & Young, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

The Power of Storytelling: The Experiences of Incarcerated Women Sharing Their Stories

Bove

Tryon

2018

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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Women are the fastest growing prison population in the United States. Women who are incarcerated are characterized by significant mental health needs and intense societal stigma. Despite such vulnerabilities, little is known about their experiences or the pathways that lead them toward recovery and rehabilitation. This qualitative research explores the lived experiences of incarcerated women sharing their stories with high school students and their teachers as part of a community outreach project entitled "Stories of Change." Six women were interviewed about what it was like to participate in the project. The data were coded and analyzed using phenomenological techniques, and the results were interpreted through a social constructionist framework. Five themes were revealed through an analysis of the interviews: (a) making a contribution, (b) connecting with others, (c) difficulty of telling their story, (d) identifying personal growth, and (e) moving forward. Storytelling is a powerful experience with lasting effects on the teller. This research explores the phenomenon of storytelling within a context of incarceration and stigma. These findings point toward the importance of providing programming to women within the criminal justice system that allows for meaningful interaction with normative individuals and opportunities for storytelling.

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“…With respect to its application in music therapy for offenders, music may support offenders to identify, explore, and express emotions in a positive way (Loth, 1994); it also provides multimodal experiences, including images, sensations, and feelings to facilitate offenders’ action-oriented forms of musical expression instead of verbal discussion (Nolan, 1983). Studies show that music therapy can be beneficial for prisoners, especially for those with restricted ability of emotional expression caused by the prison setting or the individual’s own limited verbal skills (Erickson & Young, 2010); as well as for those with negative emotions and low motivation who are unable to benefit sufficiently from psychotherapy (Gold, Mössler, et al, 2013; Howells, 2006).…”

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Randomized Trial of Group Music Therapy With Chinese Prisoners

Chen

Hannibal

Gold

2015

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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This study investigated the effects of group music therapy on improving anxiety, depression, and self-esteem in Chinese prisoners. Two-hundred male prisoners were randomly assigned to music therapy (n = 100) or standard care (n = 100). The music therapy had 20 sessions of group therapy compared with standard care. Anxiety (State and Trait Anxiety Inventory [STAI]), depression (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI]), and self-esteem (Texas Social Behavior Inventory [TSBI], Rosenberg Self-Esteem Inventory [RSI]) were measured by standardized scales at baseline, mid-program, and post-program. Data were analyzed based on the intention to treat principle. Compared with standard care, anxiety and depression in the music therapy condition decreased significantly at mid-test and post-test; self-esteem improved significantly at mid-test (TSBI) and at post-test (TSBI, RSI). Improvements were greater in younger participants (STAI-Trait, RSI) and/or in those with a lower level of education (STAI-State, STAI-Trait). Group music therapy seems to be effective in improving anxiety, depression, and self-esteem and was shown to be most beneficial for prisoners of younger age or with lower education level.

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Group Art Therapy With Incarcerated Women

Abstract: Art therapy in groups with incarcerated individuals may be effective when participants are defensive and possess limited education. The authors provide procedures, techniques, and case examples from the New Beginnings program for working with women in a detention facility.

Cited by 11 publications

References 12 publications

Restorative Practice in the Criminal Justice System: Examining a Restorative Reasoning Programme in a Women’s Prison

Restorative Practice in the Criminal Justice System: Examining a Restorative Reasoning Programme in a Women’s Prison

The Power of Storytelling: The Experiences of Incarcerated Women Sharing Their Stories

Randomized Trial of Group Music Therapy With Chinese Prisoners

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