{"product_id":"prison-project","title":"Prison Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a young, novice dance teacher, Aimee Friel’s first full-time job took an unexpected turn when she was asked to teach regular dance classes for young offenders at a Scottish prison. Many of her students were her own age, but their worlds couldn’t have been more different.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrown into chaotic classes filled with cringeworthy chat-up lines, cheeky Glaswegian banter, and hilarious dad-dancing, Aimee embarked on a journey of growth alongside the young men in her classes. She faced challenges including impromptu drum sessions, a stolen safety alarm and the harsh realities of trauma, toxic masculinity and stigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs trust built, so did transformation. Through comedic tea breaks, some difficult conversations and unexpected choreography, Aimee was drawn to the deeper roots of incarceration – from adverse childhood experiences to homelessness and substance misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterwoven with personal reflection, including her own family’s struggle with addiction and trauma, \u003cem\u003eThe Prison Project \u003c\/em\u003echallenges perceptions and asks what it really takes to make a difference in the lives of young people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490179162485,"sku":"9781835744000","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781835744000.jpg?v=1786442064","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/prison-project","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}