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'A very useful resource for those working in difficult environments, with students who generally have low levels of traditional educational attainment, negative learning experiences and who, due to cultural and class barriers, are not accustomed to engaging with the arts, either in institutions or outside': Cormac Behan, Lecturer in Criminology, University of Sheffield. 'Essential reading for anyone interested in the real challenges of rehabilitation': Pat Jones, Director of the Prisoners Education Trust (2008-12). 'Shows how you can turn the lead of anger and despair in prisoners into the gold of insight and creativity': Oliver James, author. 'Shows a sceptical world that [young offenders] are capable of reflection, of understanding what led them into the acts they have committed and the effects on other people and on themselves': Alicia Stubbersfield, Poet and Koestler Award Judge. 'A wake-up call to the educational system, which allows so many young people to leave school in the parlous position that he describes, and which creative writers up and down the country are devoting so much time and effort to mitigate': David Ramsbotham.

'Creative writing is immensely important for prisoners - it helps unlock resources within them and enables them to make better choices and to change. This book Is essential reading for anyone interested in the real challenges of rehabilitation': Pat Jones, Director, Prisoners Education Trust 2008-12. 'Crowley shows how you can turn the lead of anger and despair in prisoners into the gold of insight and creativity, using self-expressive writing': Oliver James, author. 'Michael Crowley's work with young offenders shows a sceptical world that they are capable of reflection, of understanding what led them into the acts they have committed and the effects on other people and on themselves. These qualities form the basis for personal development and change - Read examples of the young offenders' writing and feel heartened and optimistic about their futures and ours': Alicia Stubbersfield, Poet and Koestler Award Judge. 'His book should be a wake-up call to the educational system, which allows so many young people to leave school in the parlous position that he describes, and which creative writers up and down the country are devoting so much time and effort to mitigate': David Ramsbotham.

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Michael Crowley is a youth justice worker and writer. His published works include poetry and plays. He has written for youth theatre and been writer in residence at a young offender institution for the past five years honing daily the methods now described in this practical and generous handbook.

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