Page 30 - Auro Model Prison Activities

➢ OUTCOME

This initiative has helped promote inclusion and diversity by challenging stereotypes and

discrimination. It actively encourages people not to judge a book by its cover through human
books (volunteers) who have honest and open discussions about their unique experiences with

an audience (their readers) in a safe environment.

According to Ronni Abergel, "There are great books hidden in most of us", and this is a
chance for those books to be read by others and learn from their experiences.

In addition to the interactions on educational topics, Counselling sessions are held on
weekly basis with the inmates. It provides them a space for one-on-one interaction and help

them to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and comfortable area.

➢ CASE STUDIES

• Ravi mentioned that the human library provided them a space for sharing their personal
things with the other person as they felt hesitant to open up in front of other inmates as

they felt the fear of judgement.

• Shakti shared that the library and its concept has become his favourite place in the jail
as it is a place that makes him feel like himself. He also expressed that human library

has provided him an opportunity to think out loud.

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