Arts in Corrections: Thirty Years of Annotated Publications

The author of Arts in Corrections takes readers on a chronological journey through an annotated selection of 24 of his own publications from 1981 to 2014, recounting his experiences teaching, consulting, and documenting US arts programs in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities. The book offers a historical and personal perspective on correctional arts programming in the US over the last 40 years, as well as the institutional transformations in policy, culture, populations, economics, and the criminological mission expansion into other institutional settings like K-12 education. Original essays, articles, monographs, and poems are interspersed with recent annotations, providing a top-down view of the correctional system and the author's personal journey of discouragement and hope from work conducted in approximately 200 adult and juvenile facilities in 30 states and six countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his captivating book titled "Arts in Corrections," the author, a poet, translator, and educator, takes readers on a chronological journey through an annotated selection of 24 of his own publications, spanning from 1981 to 2014. These writings vividly recount his experiences as a teacher, consultant, and documenter of arts programs in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities. The author's poetic sensibility infuses his writing, captivating anyone with an interest in corrections and arts-in-corrections. Through this comprehensive book, readers gain a historical and personal perspective on correctional arts programming in the United States over the past four decades. They explore the institutional transformations in policy, culture, demographics, economics, and the expansion of the criminological mission into various institutional settings, including K-12 education. Original essays, articles, monographs, and poems are interspersed with recent annotations, providing a comprehensive view of the correctional system from a top-down perspective. Additionally, the author shares his personal journey of discouragement and hope, stemming from his work in approximately 200 adult and juvenile facilities across 30 states and six countries.

This book is a vital resource for a wide range of international readers who are passionate about and actively engaged in the field of arts-in-corrections. With approximately two million individuals behind bars in the United States at any given time, the profile of arts programs in prisons and jails is on the rise. Moreover, there is growing interest in criminal justice matters more broadly, encompassing professionals from various fields, including arts-in-corrections professionals, policy makers, students, researchers, advocates, and academics. This book is also of interest to professionals in multiple other domains and to the general public.

In conclusion, "Arts in Corrections" is a captivating and essential read for anyone seeking to understand the role of arts in correctional settings and the broader impact of arts-in-corrections programs on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. The author's poetic sensibility and personal journey make this book a valuable addition to the literature on this topic

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032310923