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Developing prison culture: Participatory Action Research (PAR) as an approach to achieve culture change
This study examined if Participatory Action Research (PAR) methods could enhance understanding and improve cultural experiences for staff and prisoners.
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This research explored Participatory Action Research (PAR) as an approach to support culture change within prison. Staff and prisoners at two English prisons took part in the study over an 18-24-month period. The staff and prisoners at both prisons were active collaborators in the research process. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
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Published 27 March 2025