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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > prison programs > drama programs

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drama programs  

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  • Theater behind bars has consistently survived in harsh prison environments as well as in more lenient milieus. Prisoners and practitioners report that drama programs involving workshops, classes, or productions enable them to transcend their prison routines and move toward greater empathy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Drama Programs]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-G35810LR-Q

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