Arts in Criminal Justice and Corrections: International Perspectives on Methods, Journeys and Challenges, co-edited by SCAN board members Amanda Gardner and Laura Caulfield and published by Routledge is now available! Neil Wallace of Arts Access Aotearoa (New Zealand) says the book “is a compelling testament to the transformative potential of the arts within the criminal justice system.” Order now at Routledge or Amazon!
SCAN co-author Grady Hillman takes readers on a chronological journey through an annotated selection of 24 of his own publications which recount his experiences teaching, consulting and documenting US arts programs inprisons, jails and juvenile facilities. Available at Routledge and Amazon.
Recently released from New Village Press, See Me: Prison Theater Workshops and Love is a raw and telling account of how intersections between seemingly disparate individuals can lead to healing and connection. Stories in the book span the globe and are testament to the relational power of the arts, providing examples and hope for a future without bars. Available at New Village Press.
Mary Cohen and Stuart Duncan’s recent book, Music-Making in U.S. Prisons: Listening to Incarcerated Voices received a wonderful review from the International Society for Music Education. “[The book] is a powerful and in-depth insight into music-making in the U.S. prison network,” the reviewer wrote. Available at Amazon and Wilfrid Laurier Press.
