Author Affiliations: A.R.C.H. Collective and California Lawyers for the Arts
Artforms: spoken word
Program: Spoken Word class provided by A.R.C.H for women at the Orleans Justice Center
Program Description: Twice weekly classes each lasting 90 minutes to two hours
Program (Study) Location: Orleans Justice Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Participant Type: Adult female
Sample Size: 10 of 16 initial participants completed the program
Study Published: 2023
Data Type: Pre- and post-surveys
Evaluation Focus: Program effective on creativity, skills development, social skills and self-confidence
Summary of Impact: The 10 participants who completed the program reported enjoying the course, learning to be more creative, adding new skills to the art repertoire, learning how to work with withers and gains in self-confidence
KEYWORDS: adaptability, artistic expression, communication, creativity, emotional control, empowerment, involvement, leadership, productivity, self-belief, skills acquisition, social competence, spoken word, stability, time management, wellbeing, women
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