Roundtable: The Impact of Arts and Mindfulness Programs on Correctional Institutions

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

: We know that arts, mindfulness and embodied self-care programs have a significant impact on of the men and women who participate in these programs within correctional and criminal justice settings. What is less well articulated is the impact these programs have on staff and the culture of institutions. We believe that mindfulness/arts programs become even more significant when we consider the impact on institutional cultures and environments. Further, these practices stand to benefit not only the client populations but also the practitioners who serve them including mental health practitioners, officers, chaplains, etc. This session will address the multiple impacts of alternative and complementary practices and will engage a discussion on how to best capture the story of these impacts.

Sub Unit

• Area XII. Roundtables

Chair

• Jacqueline C. Young, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Discussants

• Danielle Rousseau, Boston University

• Jill Rosenbaum, California State University, Fullerton