Those who’ve taken part include men from Holme House Prison as well as VCAS, Restorative Cleveland and Real Me service users.
Becky Childs, Restorative Cleveland Service Manager, said:
“Supporting the men in HMP Holme House to contribute to the ‘Mind Over Matter’ Exhibition has been both inspiring and heart-warming. The commitment and compassion of Jo Carroll (Director of Creative Arts), Governor Aled Edward and Governor Jon Lee, in enabling the inclusion of the men’s art work is testament to the strength of effective partnership working. This, alongside the hard work and vision of Ruth Barnes at MVDA and Navigator North, combined with the support provided by the VCAS and Real Me Projects at Safer Communities, has culminated in an incredibly impactive Art Exhibition. Supporting our communities to become safer, to rehabilitate and reintegrate those who have offended into a law-abiding society, and appreciating creative talent, is a real gift to the local community. This is a story in motion of true rehabilitation and reintegration, right in the heart of Teesside.”
