Are you an arts practitioner looking to explore your practice and develop work suitable for criminal justice settings? Are you a criminal justice professional seeking more creative ways to engage your service users? Do you collaborate with communities whose voices are often unheard – and want to develop safe, respectful, creative ways to support expression, reflection, connection and change?
Whether you are working in prisons, probation, youth justice, theatre or community settings, our three-day course, The Other Side of the Wall, is designed for those who want to connect meaningfully with individuals who are navigating complex life experiences.
“I feel confident because of the time spent practicing – will definitely recommend to others.”
– Participant
“It is the best training course that I have accessed for a long time. Excellent level of skill… Brilliant.”
– Participant
I now feel more confident being able to open up conversations about offending and behaviour with people in prison. I think that talking about experiences with the activities is a great and simplified way to start those conversations and gives a lot of scope.
– TOSOW Participant – March 2025
Fantastic few days expertly delivered and thoroughly enjoyed.
– TOSOW Participant – March 2025
[The facilitator] was fantastic. Taking us through the 3 days incrementally. Gave us lots of practise time. Made me feel like it was OK to not get it right first time. Each day I grew more confident to push myself. I’m so glad I did this course . It’s has lifted me out of a stagnant place. I have a lot of ideas moving forward .
– TOSOW Participant – March 2025
My expectations were wholly fulfilled. I was hope to gain practical experience of leading and implementing the the Geese methodology and see how it might transfer across to my own.
– TOSOW Participant – March 2025
Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th September 2025 Birmingham, UK Only 10 spaces available More details
