Participation in arts programs results in 75% fewer infractions.
Participation in arts programs reduces disciplinary infractions by adult inmates. In a California study, 75% of program participants had fewer infractions than nonparticipants.
Brewster, L. (1983). An Evaluation of the Arts-in-Corrections Program of the California Department of Corrections [Electronic version]. Santa Cruz, CA: William James Association. Retrieved 25 February 2018 from www.williamjamesassociation.org/reports/Brewster_report_full.pdf
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