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The Impact of an Expressive Writing and Storytelling Program on Ex-Offenders: A Pilot Study.
Kartikaningsih, Ndaru; Lawson, Kelley; Mayhan, Maddy; Spears, Emery; Chew, Olivia; Green, Salaam; Tucker, Sarah C; Kirklin, Kimberly; Yuen, Hon K.
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  • Kartikaningsih N; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Lawson K; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Mayhan M; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Spears E; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Chew O; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Green S; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Tucker SC; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Kirklin K; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
  • Yuen HK; University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol ; : 306624X231188228, 2023 Jul 19.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37464771
While storytelling or expressive writing has been studied in prisoners, little is known about the impact of these art interventions on ex-offenders. This study aims to evaluate a 6-week expressive writing and storytelling program in a group of nine ex-offenders who attend a peer support group. Quantitative data, including psychological recovery, well-being, hope, social support, and loneliness, was collected at baseline and post-program. Individual interviews were conducted at post-program. Results revealed a significant increase in participants' psychological recovery as measured by the Recovery Assessment Scale-revised at post-program with an effect size of 0.56. Three themes about participation in the program emerged: safe space for processing and expressing inner feelings, relating to and connecting with peers, and adjusting the way of thinking. Findings showed this program has the potential to improve ex-offenders' psychological recovery, and provide them with skills to desist from crime and be better serve as peer support workers.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article