An original and provocative collection that brings together in an insightful and passionate debate, the first-hand experience and wisdom of over 50 contributors - including current and former prisoners; criminal justice practitioners; educators and academics; as well as writers from the voluntary and arts worlds including theatre director Phyllida Lloyd and lyricist Sir Richard Stilgoe - all responding to the question posed by member organisations of the Monument Fellowship, \'What do those at risk of offending, prisoners and ex-offenders need to learn?\' Learning is discussed in its widest sense: not only formal learning and acquiring skills but also learning and understanding about oneself, others and society - and how learning happens in penal institutions and the community. ----- \"This book is a precious gift to justice professionals and those experiencing the justice system ... and to society as a whole. Its rich collection of positive ways forward to change criminal behaviour challenge the default pessimism in the media and among politicians about the value of doing something more than punishing. This is an inspiring and moving practical handbook for change. This book should be compulsory reading for all of us who believe in the capacity of human beings to change given the right opportunity.\" Roger Graef OBE, film maker and criminologist; Visiting Professor, Mannheim Centre for Criminology, London School of Economics. ----- \"It is rare to read a hopeful book on prisons today. This is a colourful and glorious festival of short contributions, underlining the importance of engaging with others and of sharing our common humanity,despite the many walls which divide us. Everyone should join the conversation: it\'s all about recognising the value in every individual and about reaching out to encourage those who struggle.\" Nicola Padfield, Professor of Criminal and Penal Justice, University of Cambridge; Master Fitzwilliam College.