Inside out outside in - South African prisons interest group

Inside-out outside-in is a loose, inter-disciplinary grouping of South Africans interested in issues relating to prisons. The group is not involved in any projects, but exists to share knowledge and experiences about projects, organisations, research, and theories.

This interest group seeks to apply community psychology approaches and perspectives to the diverse communities that exist in and around correctional systems. We are particularly focused on initiatives that cross the boundaries between the inside and outside of prisons and deals with the connections and inter-dependencies between inside and out. Examples are the development of tertiary education opportunities for prisoners, issues of social reintegration and recidivism after release, issues relating to the families and relatives of prisoners, and the collaborative generation and dissemination of knowledge about prison experiences and circumstances.

Currently we have a whatsapp group, an email list, a website - http://insideoutoutsidein.co.za/ - and we host periodic presentations.

For more information write to Carien du Plessis at admin@insideoutoutsidein.co.za.