The Unit supports the development of creative opportunities for people in prisons, young offender institutions, special hospitals and secure units, as well as the probation and community services and ex-offenders in the community.
Its main areas of work are:
? Undertaking evaluation and research into the needs of offenders and those who work with them.
? Providing training for staff, service specialists, artists and arts organisations through courses as well as seminars and conferences.
? Giving advice on the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
? Providing information in response to requests.
? Acting as a pressure group to ensure that the value of the arts in relation to offenders is understood by policy-makers and funding bodies.
t: 01227 470629 e: info@a4offenders.org.uk w: http://www.a4offenders.org.uk