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| Inmates get a chance to explore creativity with the Wichita County inmate art program |
| By texomashomepage.com- Ashley Wheeler |
| Published: 05/18/2018 |
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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) - For decades, California has implemented different art classes and programs in prisons and they've proved highly successful in improving inmates attitudes, behavior and self-worth. The Wichita County Sheriff's Office was recently awarded a grant to start an art program in the county jail. This program is the first of its kind in Texas.. and those who run it say it is all about making a difference in the lives of those who are locked up by showing them that art can provide hope for a much brighter future. "They are coming home sooner or later. Do you want them to come back with hate in their eyes or hope in their hearts?" Christine Heidebrecht, Education Coordinator at Kemp Center for the Arts, said. Read More. |
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