John McCormack, Network Manager (Projects) at the Scottish Recovery Network (SRN) has provided an insight into the application of Write to Recovery (W2R) in Perth prison in conjunction with the ALLIANCE, in 2018.
Recovery in Prison
What is it about working in a prison that makes it so rewarding, satisfying and leaves you feeling like you are in the very crucible of human potential and possibilities?
One answer to this lies in the fact that although prisons exist in plain sight they are also citadels of mystery and imagination. With fearsome reputations built on sensational television dramas and ‘documentaries’ they could seem unlikely places where recovery and rehabilitation might flourish.
The whole fascinating article, appropriate to Moray Wellbeing Hub’s intention to set up a W2R group in April this year can be read through this link.
