The following extracts are from ‘Art in Prisons’ A literature review of the philosophies and impacts of visual arts programs for correctional populations by Alexandra Djurichkovic.
The review was commissioned by Arts Access Australia to examine evidence for the value of visual arts programs in Australian prisons and their impact on adult inmates. It considers current philosophies behind art programs, how they are implemented and how ‘success’ is measured, and includes an annotated bibliography of relevant literature.
