Making Waves behind Bars: The Prison Radio Association

✍ Scribed by Charlotte Bedford

• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 203
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Radio produced and broadcast behind prison walls is redefining traditional meanings of ‘public service broadcasting’ and disrupting traditional power structures within the prison system. Focusing on one of the most interesting developments in UK prisons over the past 10 years, this book examines the early history of the Prison Radio Association and the formation of the first national radio station for prisoners. Highlighting the enduring importance of social values in broadcasting this book shows how radio can be used as a powerful force for social change. It will be of interest to those involved in media, criminal justice and social activism.

✦ Table of Contents

MAKING WAVES BEHIND BARS
Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
PRA beginnings
National Prison Radio
Research focus and structure
Part 1: A Framework For Understanding Prison Radio
1. ‘The Power of Radio’: Radio and Social Change
The communication environment
Radio democracy
Government through radio
Defining public service broadcasting
Summary
2. ‘Making Waves Behind Bars’: The Prison Context
Prison and power
Crisis and opportunity
Summary
3. ‘Making a Difference’: Social Action and Enterprise
The non-profit sector
Social activism, volunteerism and entrepreneurship
Summary
Part II: Prison Radio Association Case Studies
4. Rethinking Public Service Broadcasting: The PRA and the BBC
The BBC Prison Radio Partnership
The BBC context
Evolving PSB
Summary
5. Transformative Prison Education: The Prison Radio Training Project
Creative learning
Project design and delivery
Summary
6. Changing The Prison Narrative: The PRA and News Media
Prison and news media
Reputational risk
The PRA media strategy
Summary
7. Restorative Justice In Action: The Face to Face Documentary
Restorative justice
Face to Face
Summary
Part III. Conclusions
8. Ten Years On: Global Themes in Prison Radio Development
Contemporary significance
The prisoner voice
References
Index