Safe Ground

Safe Ground is expert in the design and delivery of arts-based therapeutic group work in secure and community settings nationally.

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

Guilt and shame are both common threads in the work we do with men and their families. Many men feel unable to be a ‘good enough’ parent from prison, a feeling of inadequacy that gives rise to guilt. Guilt can be a useful emotion-

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

We are recruiting for a Social Media and Digital Content Creator for the Social Interest Group. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our charity following a recent brand refresh. Apply here:https://t.co/ta3WB1NqxH

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.”

Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.

[Faith Spear FRSA @fmspear]

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"His motivation for all his work stemmed from his strong desire that nobody should lead the life that he led as a child and young man."

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

Erwin James was always so generous with his time and it was a privilege to work with him. Everyone at Safe Ground is really saddened by this news; his was a really, really important voice.

[Social Interest Group @socialinterest_]

Creative Health for Public Health; Evidence collective learning and arts empower people to realise new possibilities for self and community @Safe_Ground

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#HealthEquality #CommunityLearning #MentalHealth #CreativeHealth #PublicServices #ArtTherapy #Hope

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

Just a few of the beautiful pieces of work that resonated with us at @KoestlerArts today. We're so proud of patron and long time friend of Safe Ground @JTaylorTrash who curated this years exhibition, 'In Case of Emergency'. The exhibition closes on Sunday, catch it while you can!

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

So many of us have a really hard time naming and speaking about our feelings, and although we know artistic processes can be helpful, they can be intimidating too. In these moments, collage is the perfect next step towards communicating what feels impossible to verbalise.

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

@Clinks_Tweets @HARMTOHEALINGUK Pleased to see the use of the term 'criminal legal system' here👍

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

Searching for the perfect post but there's none that will do the man justice, so we'll just say thank you, thank you, thank you #BenjaminZephaniah

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

We are dedicating some time to a longer piece of writing about recent conversations we've been involved in concerning identity, persona, language, safety and code-switching. In the meantime, what does 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 mean to you?

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[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

'Screwface' by artist #RIPGermain recently prompted a conversation with boys involved in the #criminallegalsystem, about the black male experience, particularly around stereotypes, assumptions and performance of self.

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

In this piece, part of a larger body of work 'Gidi Up' (2018), the artist asks us what it means '𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀'.

[David Kendall @manwithbooks]

New for 2024 #TheInsideTake - monthly newsletter of book reviews written by people in prison for people in prison. All accepted reviews receive payment. The Inside Take will be sent to all UK prison libraries. Thanks to @giveabookorg @StaffsPLS & @ace_southwest for the support.

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[David Kendall @manwithbooks]

A fantastic @Safe_Ground #ManUp presentation from our HMP Altcourse group. Challenging conversations around masculinity/prisons/needs and power. “This gave me confidence.’ I wish learning would have been like this at school’ ‘This is the first time I’ve ever finished something ’

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

It'd been too long since we attended the @Clinks_Tweets conference so it was great to be back in the room. Thanks @lmaherfaissal @VivAhmun @cpcampaign_uk @WalesRace @KidsCorona @GypsyTravellerM @Sistah_Space and ALL those who made the day. You want coalition? Safe Ground is in!

[Clinks @Clinks_Tweets]

Conference has come to an end. What a day! Powerful, emotional, inspiring and thought-provoking. Let's carry the conversation on and commit to tackling racial injustice within the CJS together ��🗣️📢

🌟 Thanks to everyone involved in making this day happen 🌟

#Clinks23

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

@giveabookorg @manwithbooks @biglewgymbarz @TerryEllis992 @C4Press Yes, David!!!!

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

In the face of it all, we urgently need to consider our personal and collective coping strategies during a time when it feels like so much is out of our hands and unfolding out of reach. As difficult as it can be, let's continue to think critically and speak openly.

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

This has been a moment coming but as an organisation whose focus since our inception has been relationships for change, and whose express vision 28 years later is a world without punishment, it would be remiss of us not to comment on events in Gaza and the West Bank.

[Safe Ground @Safe_Ground]

This tragedy is only the latest stark reminder of what happens when systems built to protect us fail us so totally and utterly.

[Richard Garside @RichardJGarside]

Useful overview note of the three criminal justice-related Bills announced in the King's Speech:

* The Sentencing Bill
* The Criminal Justice Bill
* The Victims and Prisoners Bill (carried over from the previous parliamentary session)

https://t.co/pxKK7gOkgA