Reading for Redemption Phase 2 Expansion

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About this grant

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Summary

Reading for Redemption Phase 2 is a expansion of a successful proof-of-concept educational reading programme developed at HMP Frankland. The programme explores how structured reading, reflective discussion and literature-based learning can increase engagement with reading amongst individuals in custody who can read but do not routinely participate in existing reading provision. The programme will also generate evidence regarding any wider impacts on wellbeing, engagement and positive participation within prison communities.

Core Programme Requirement

All projects must be built around a carefully curated reading list tailored to the needs of a specific prison cohort.

Applicants must explain:

• how texts have been selected;
• why the materials are appropriate for the chosen cohort;
• how the reading list supports critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and social awareness;
• how participants will be supported to engage with the materials.
• What prison resources will be required, if any, to support delivery.
• The rationale, quality and proposed application of the curated reading list will be a central component of application assessment.

Expected Structure of Activities

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Submission of a National Research Committee application is a mandatory requirement of successful projects within 4 weeks of confirmation of a successful bid.
• Deliver a university-led educational reading programme within a prison that has agreed to participate.
• Develop and deliver a curated reading programme specifically designed for individuals who can read but who do not typically engage with reading opportunities.
• Undertake regular direct engagement with participants through university-led delivery, which may include facilitated discussions, reflective activities and supported reading sessions.
• Have a reflective element to the educational reading programme.
• Prepare end of prototype project report.

Requirements for Service Providers

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Experience of delivering comparable higher education, educational reading or research programmes.
• Appropriate governance and safeguarding arrangements.
• Capacity and experience to work effectively within prison environments.
• Ability to deliver monitoring and research requirements.

Intended Outcomes

Grant recipients will be expected to consider the following:

• Confidence in engaging with reading, discussion and learning activities.
• Engagement with individuals who do not routinely participate in existing reading opportunities.
• Development of critical thinking and reflective learning skills.
• Discussion of different perspectives, experiences and ideas.
• Supporting growth in empathy, social awareness and perspective-taking.
• Engagement with education and other purposeful activity.
• Builds evidence regarding the effectiveness of curated reading programmes in prison settings.
• Tests whether educational reading activities can contribute to wider positive outcomes.

Benefits for Service Users

Participants are expected to benefit through:

• Increased empathy and reflective thinking.
• Greater engagement in education, learning and other purposeful activities.
• Enhanced wellbeing.
• Improved opportunities for personal development and progression.

Research…

Eligibility

The award is open to:

• UK Higher Education Institutions.
• Recognised research organisations.
• Academic partnerships led by an eligible institution.

Any organisation applying for funding must demonstrate that it meets HMPPS due diligence requirements before any award is made.

Grant funding cannot be used to deliver core services which HMPPS should be delivering.

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