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ARSIS An NGO for the Support of Youth. Athens Thessaloniki Volos Larissa. Implementation of Projects in Prisons with Juveniles Men Women. The “Word and Fabric” project since 2001 in the Women’s Prison of Korydallos. realized by a specialized trainer and a group of
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ARSISAn NGO for the Support of Youth Athens Thessaloniki Volos Larissa
Implementation of Projects in Prisons with Juveniles Men Women
The “Word and Fabric” projectsince 2001in the Women’s Prison of Korydallos realized by a specialized trainer and a group of volunteers- animateurs
Main objectives • communication • creativity • productivity
Creates pillows, dolls, patchwork piecesmade of fabric, cotton, buttons etc.
informal technical trainingfree group or individual discussion ***TheparticipantsasWOMEN***
building “bridges” between the prison environment and the open community • Post-release support • Approaching the general public: exhibitions and bazaars conferences and public discussions welcomes different activities
trainer and volunteers • short training • group meetings once a month
one of the first projects- workshops in Greek prisons to combine creative work, communication and productivity
THREE LEVELS OF WORK • THE CORE WORKING WITH A GROUP OF WOMEN IN A PRISON- TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION, SUPPORT, LIFE AFTER PRISON • PREPARATION AND EVALUATION (MAINTENANCE) SUPPORTING THE GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO REALIZE THE PROJECT- TRAINING, MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, CONSTANT COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION • THE OUTCOME EXPOSING THE PRODUCT- EXHIBITIONS, BAZAARS, PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS, SENSITIVISATION OF THE OPEN COMMUNITY
“IF WE CAN’T TURN THINGS UPSIDE- DOWN, WE WILL TURN THEM INSIDE-OUT”
ARSISAssociation for the Social Support of Youth26 Derigni str, Athens 10434GREECE