Prison Poetry: A Medium for Growth and Change.

Rothman, Juliet C.; Walker, Reginald

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ERIC Number: EJ548848

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Prison Poetry: A Medium for Growth and Change.

Rothman, Juliet C.; Walker, Reginald

Journal of Poetry Therapy, v10 n3 p149-58 Spr 1997

Describes a program for poetry and creative writing in the prison setting. Offers an inmate's poetry and other writing to illustrate the kinds of growth and change that can be engendered through poetic expression. Argues that poetry is an excellent therapeutic medium for use in prisons. (SR)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Correctional Institutions, Creative Writing, Poetry, Prisoners, Program Descriptions, Self Actualization

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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