Mary Cohen, PhD
Who needs music? Establishing the extent of music programs across the U.S. prison system
The purpose of this research is to increase awareness of music programs in U.S. prisons and consider how these programs inform our understanding of community music practices and research. After a brief historical summary of prison music programs, we work to create links between community music practitioners, the academic community, and music educators. In efforts to create an exhaustive list of people facilitating music programs in prisons, we are contacting the juvenile and adult facilities across the U.S. to inquire about music programs occurring in their facilities. Additionally, we are analyzing and reporting on data already collected about music programs in U.S. adult prisons and youth facilities.
English language speaking skills, access to a phone, access to a computer.
To assist with contacting prisons and entering information into an online database.
