Kirstin Anderson & Lady Unchained: Unlocking the Arts

Cultural experiences are a proven springboard for positive change and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. Yet, despite numerous interventions over the last 50 years, arts provision in UK prisons remains inconsistent. In The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation Dr Kirstin Anderson digs into the history of the radical HMP Barlinnie Special unit. While in Behind Bars, poet Lady Unchained advocates for creative life in and after prison. They join our director of Communities and Equalities Noëlle Cobden for a thought­-provoking discussion.

Categories: Non-fiction, Politics & Society

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