UNLOCKING EXPRESSION: ART'S TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT WITHIN THE WALLS OF MANDOLI SUB-JAIL NEW DELHI (INDIA)
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.632Keywords:
Madhubani Art, Art Therapy, Rehabilitation in Prisons, Inmate Well-Being, Art Programs in PrisonsAbstract [English]
This research paper explores the transformative power of art within the walls of Mandoli Sub-Jail, located in New Delhi, India. Focusing on the unique initiative of introducing Madhubani art within the prison, this study investigates the impact of art therapy on the inmates' mental well-being, skill development, and social reintegration. By examining the process, challenges, and outcomes of this program, the paper highlights the potential of art to inspire personal growth, rehabilitation, and positive change in the lives of incarcerated individuals.
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