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'...for just a little while today I forgot I was in prison...': Expression on the inside; finding a place of freedom in a young offenders institution

  • Lisa Shepherd

Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter

Abstract

Inspired by the quote above, spoken by a inmate in one of the sessions, this case study explores how dramatherapy can create a place of freedom for self-expression in an environment of danger, restriction and control.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationForensic Arts Therapies
Subtitle of host publicationAnthology of practice and research
EditorsKate Rothwell
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherFree Association Press
Chapter17
Pages307-319
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)13:978-1-8534321-9-4
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Dramatherapy
  • young offenders
  • play
  • freedom
  • therapy
  • drama
  • voices

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