Social justice in the community
Prison Partnership Project
Female prisoners and university students come together to inspire creativity and social change.
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The York St John University Prison Partnership Project was founded in 2013 by Rachel Conlon, Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre.
It was born with social justice at the heart of its mission. It is a partnership between York St John University, HMP New Hall (closed female prison) and HMP Askham Grange (open female prison). We provide weekly creative arts programmes in prisons.
The partnership brings together two different kinds of communities - the university community, and female prisoners and prison staff. The intention is for both communities to be a part of a transformative and educational learning experience through creative collaboration.
Through quality arts engagement we bring these two worlds together, opening up conversations that explore perspectives and perceptions of women in the criminal justice system, beyond media myth and societal stigma.
Explore our work
Prison programmes
Explore the range of courses we run for female prisoners.
Student opportunities
Find out about module opportunities for York St John University students.
On The Out
The On the Out project engages with communities of at risk women and girls in the city of York.
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Shakespeare on Screen in Prison
This project is a partnership between the York St John University Prison Partnership Project, KPPL Productions and HMP New Hall.
The core feminist agenda creating work to empower the women has been an eye-opening experience helping me gain a deeper understanding of women’s experiences guiding my values not just as an artist, but as a person.
— Lydia, Drama, Education and Community BA
