Art as one of the forms of social readaptation of convicts on the example of the “The Last Mile” program Cover Image

Sztuka jako jedna z form readaptacji społecznej skazanych na przykładzie programu „Ostatnia Mila”
Art as one of the forms of social readaptation of convicts on the example of the “The Last Mile” program

Author(s): Monika Kotowska
Subject(s): Criminology, Penology, Sociology of Art
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: prison; prisoner; art; social readaptation;

Summary/Abstract: In the last 20 years the distinct intensification of research on the importance of artistic activities in prisons can be observed. It is stressed in literature that the results of artistic activities in penitentiaries have educational and therapeutic value. The article describeses „Last Mila” – the project carried out in Gębarzewo prison in 2015–2016. The „Last Mila”, by giving the prisoners opportunity to readaptation, establish a dialogue with people from the „outside” and contact with art, creates a chance to develop awareness, and so take a significant step on the path to personal freedom

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 43
  • Page Range: 193-206
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish