Making Waves behind Bars: The Prison Radio Association

by Charlotte Bedford

Overview

Radio produced and broadcast behind prison walls is redefining traditional meanings of ‘public service broadcasting’ and disrupting traditional power structures within the prison system.

Focusing on one of the most interesting developments in UK prisons over the past 10 years, this book examines the early history of the Prison Radio Association and the formation of the first national radio station for prisoners.

Highlighting the enduring importance of social values in broadcasting this book shows how radio can be used as a powerful force for social change. It will be of interest to those involved in media, criminal justice and social activism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529203363
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	11/24/2018
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Charlotte Bedford is an alternative media researcher and practitioner with over 25 years’ experience of developing media projects alongside socially excluded communities. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide specialising in radio and social change.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: A Framework For Understanding Prison Radio

'The Power of Radio': Radio and Social Change

‘Making Waves Behind Bars’: The Prison Context

‘Making a Difference’: Social Action and Enterprise

Part II: Prison Radio Association Case Studies

Rethinking Public Service Broadcasting: the PRA and the BBC

Transformative Prison Education: The Prison Radio Training Project

Changing the Prison Narrative: The PRA and News Media

Restorative Justice in Action: The Face to Face Documentary

Part III: Conclusions

Ten Years On: Global Themes in Prison Radio Development

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Bedford not only documents the history of National Prison Radio for the first time, but also demonstrates the power of radio to achieve genuine transformative learning and personal development." Dr Heather Anderson, University of South Australia

"Prison radio tells hidden stories, using them to help audiences find solutions for often complex and difficult situations. Making Waves Behind Bars is the key text about this fascinating medium's development." Andrew Wilkie, Prison Radio Association