Hello again!
KIN is back. After more than a few false starts due to COVID restrictions, the OUT ALIVE project is happening. It’s now two years since we were due to begin, so we’re thrilled to finally get stuck into it. Over the next 12 months or so, OUT ALIVE will take place in three regional Victorian towns, starting with Castlemaine.
But what is OUT ALIVE and why should you care?
OUT ALIVE is a new community justice model that builds on the learning, research, and methodology of successful KIN theatre project, The Chat. It is an evolving workshop model that engages community members and former prisoners as experts on criminal justice. Drawing on the existing strength, creativity and ethical thinking of the people taking part, each workshop builds on the contributions of those taking part to find creative solutions to criminal justice challenges such as prisoner reintegration, and questions such as what role might communities play in sentencing. Simple yet innovative group work strategies such as role play and guided discussions embrace diversity of opinion and experience, and aim to reach shared experiences that can lead to meaningful change in our communities.
The next two workshops will take place in Regional Victoria in 2022. If you are interested in being involved or think this project should come to your community next, then please email us via the contact page.
Out Alive is a joint program of KIN, Regional Arts Victoria and the Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner grants program.
photo by Bryon Jackson: Peter, Susan and Sam from The Chat workshop 2015