Documentary: Let's Play: Dungeons and Dragons In Prison
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See new interview of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in Prison Documentary producer of "Let's Play: D&D Behind Bars" https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6487-LET-S-PLAY-D-D-in-Prison
And see our research section on role-playing games and prisons here: https://www.rpgresearch.com/research/archives/public/rpg-research/rpg-in-prison/research-list-on-rpg-prison-bans-and-related
Disclaimer: RPG Research's founder, Hawke Robinson, is directly involved with this documentary as an advisor.
For those concerned that "Prison isn't supposed to fun", fully agree prison is a punishment!
Fortunately creative programs like these can be more about improving inmate social and other functioning skills to prepare them to go back into the world and integrate back into society as helpful contributing members of society, which lowers prison costs by helping improve the safety & security of the guards in the prison and the citizenry on the streets, and reducing taxpayer burdens by significantly lowering the recidivism rate from the revolving door of the system. Individuals that participate in programs like this typically reduce the re-offend rate around 40-80%!
"$20 million to award innovative reentry programs in BOP facilities to encourage prison facilities to adopt creative programs that are proven to reduce recidivism and improve employment outcomes." -- FY 2016 Budget Request
References
- Creativity & The Brain
- The Impact of Prison Arts Programs on Inmate Attitudes and Behavior: A Quantitative Evaluation
- Prison Programs Take Innovative Approach To Reducing Recidivism
- The state is reviving an arts program for inmates. Can it help?
The Art of Trust - Creativity and Healing in Women's Prison- Arts-Based Programs and Arts Therapies for At-Risk, Justice-Involved, and Traumatized Youths
More on the way soon!
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