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This week Jules talks to Kate, who works for NHS England as the Regional Head of Health and Justice in the East of England. For 11 years, Kate struggled with a heroin addiction. Kate now holds keys to several prisons, and was even the prison substance misuse commissioner in the prison where she once spent time inside. Kate talks to Jules about the incredible work she does helping people, her career progression, and how she managed to turn her life around.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful organisations:
NHS Reconnect - Heathcare After Custody https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/reconnect-care/
Change Grow Live- Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. changegrowlive.org
Narcotics Anonymous- Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.u kna.org
Turning Point- We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn, and make choices.
turning-point.co.uk
FRANK- Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers and professionals. https://www.talktofrank.com/
Rehab 4 Addiction - A helpline for those suffering with drug and alcohol addiction. https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/
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This week in the Life After Prison studio Zak & Jules are joined by Tuan, co-founder of Gymbusy. Before launching his fitness brand, Tuan was on the roads and ended up serving two prison sentences. But after his release, he found a new path—building discipline, strength, and purpose through fitness. Teaming up with his cousin, he co-founded Gymbusy, a brand that not only transformed his life but is now inspiring others to do the same.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
Useful organisations:
Gymbusy (London) – https://gymbusy.co.uk/
Empire Fighting Chance (Bristol) – Uses boxing and mentoring to support young people at risk of offending or reoffending.
http://www.empirefightingchance.org/
3Pillars Project:
This sports-based mentoring charity helps ex-offenders build a life away from crime and make a positive contribution to society. They offer personal training qualifications to ex-offenders on release through 3Pillars Fitness, with potential employment opportunities with 3Pillars Wellbeing.
Unlocked Graduates (London & Manchester) – A prison rehabilitation initiative training graduates to work in the criminal justice system and support positive change.
http://www.unlockedgrads.org.uk/
In2Change (South Yorkshire) - Overview: In2Change collaborates with prisoners to design programs targeting disadvantaged families, ex-offenders, and young people. Their initiatives focus on education, crime awareness, and rehabilitation, aiming to make a positive societal impact.
https://www.in2change.org/
Switch Up (Nottingham) - Switch Up offers individual support to young people affected by crime and violence. Through sport, mentoring, and personal development, they aim to improve mental and physical well-being, steering young offenders away from crime and gang-related activities.
https://www.marcellusbaz.co.uk/switch-up/
The Forward Trust (Nationwide) – Supports people with addiction and mental health challenges post-prison, including fitness and wellbeing programs.
http://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
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In this episode, Jules chats with Julia. Released from prison 10 years ago, Julia started working in the criminal justice system, working her way up into management positions, but she found that what was once part of her healing journey, was becoming part of her trauma. Julia decided to make a change, and as somebody known as having a permanent tan, she’s living her best life running her own tanning and beauty salon.
Useful organisations:
Unlock- Building a fairer future for people with criminal records https://unlock.org.uk/
Working Chance- Unlocking Women’s Potential https://workingchance.org/
User Voice- We put people’s lived experience insights at the heart of the justice system, to ensure it works better for everyone. https://www.uservoice.org/
PACT- Prison Advice and Care Trust- We build stronger families and safer communities https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/
Cart Cattermole- Prison- A Survival Guide https://www.pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/product/prison-a-survival-guide-carl-cattermole/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbYq8u3F9ddwyvx8bTole6Ozd7JQKQjDFg7xuoi4lngQh1aCN9
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
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This week on the Life After Prison couch. Zak & Jules are joined by Kevin Devonport. An international award-winning self-taught artist, whose journey started from a council estate in Leeds. Kevin served 24 years inside, where he overcame addiction and taught himself to paint, which has lead to his work being featured across the UK and Europe in multiple prominent exhibitions.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
Useful Organisations
Care After Combat - Care after Combat is dedicated to providing vital support for former
and serving British Armed Forces personnel within the justice system and their families.
https://careaftercombat.org/
Changing Lives - Changing Lives has been helping people facing some of the most challenging circumstances for 50 years. Helping people who experience homelessness through their hostels and day centres. They exist to provide anyone facing a challenging time, with the right support so that they can change their life for the better.
https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
Inspire North -
https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/
Addictions North East - Providing supported housing to those who feel unable to live alone due to addiction or behavioural issues such as mental health conditions, Learning difficulties or homelessness.
https://www.addictionsnortheast.com/
Koestler Arts - The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK's criminal justice system to change their lives through the arts.
https://koestlerarts.org.uk/
Kevin’s Website
https://kevindevonportfineart.co.uk/
Contact us:
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This week Jules speaks to Pri, whose negative relationship with alcohol lead to multiple convictions and stints in prison. Unwavering support from the charity ID Essence, a probation officer willing to go the extra mile to help support her with binge drinking, and being fitted with an alcohol tag, helped Pri get to the place where she is today. She’s now working for ID Essence, supporting women coming out of prison, and prefers a takeaway and a Netflix binge to getting drunk on a Friday night.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful organisations:
ID Essence- ID Essence work with young adults aged 18-25 in women's prisons and after https://www.idessence.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Help and support for anyone with alcohol problems. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Alcohol Change UK- Information and support options for people worried about how much alcohol they are drinking. alcoholchange.org.uk
Change Grow Live- Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. changegrowlive.org
Mind- making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone https://www.mind.org.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
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This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some social media comments again, this time with the aim to dispel some myths surrounding prison. These comments are from a video of previous guest Nabil Abdul Rashid recalling his first moments being in prison.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
Useful Organisations
Prison Reform Trust (UK-Wide) – Campaigns for fairer, more effective penal systems and supports people in prison.
https://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk
Independent Monitoring Boards - Volunteer groups that monitor prisons and detention centers to ensure fair, humane treatment and report on daily life.
https://imb.org.uk/
The Howard League for Penal Reform – Working for less crime, safer communities, and fewer people in prison. They aim to build more effective solutions to crime that provides justice to all and helps reduce reoffending.
https://howardleague.org
Shelter – Offers housing advice and support to those facing homelessness, helping with housing rights and advocacy.
https://shelter.org.uk
Mind (UK-wide) – Provides support and advice for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
https://www.mind.org.uk/
https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/publication_typeyear/annual-reports/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: [email protected]
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
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In this episode Jules speaks to 20-year-old Kerry, who’s only been out of prison a month at the time of recording. They chat about how losing a friend in the Grenfell Tower fire at the age of 13 had a massive impact on Kerry, who later became expelled from school, and at the age of 17 received a 5 year prison sentence. For Kerry, being recalled back to prison after being released half way through her sentence was a big wake up call, and changed her outlook on moving forwards.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful links and organisations:
ID Essence- ID Essence work with young adults aged 18-25 in women's prisons and after https://www.idessence.org/
Action for Children- We help those in trouble to turn their lives around https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/children-and-families/young-people/
Nacro- We see your future, whatever your past https://www.nacro.org.uk/
St Giles Trust- Turning a past into a future https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/
Unlock- Building a fairer future for people with criminal records https://unlock.org.uk/
Working Chance- Unlocking Women’s Potential https://workingchance.org/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
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This week Jules sits down with Molly Ellis, someone she met while they were both in prison. In 2017, after experiencing a family tragedy, Molly’s life changed drastically, eventually ending with a five-year prison sentence for fraud. Just weeks before starting her sentence, she gave birth to her daughter and chose to raise her newborn behind bars. Since her release, Molly has dedicated herself to helping others rebuild their lives through her organisation Project Accountability. The two also reminisce on old times as former pad-mates and the incredible journeys they've been on since leaving prison.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
Useful organisations:
Support for Women in/Leaving Prison:
Women in Prison (National) – Supports women affected by the criminal justice system with advocacy, housing, employment, and resettlement services.
https://www.womeninprison.org.uk
Birth Companions (London and the South East) – Provides support for pregnant women and mothers in prison, including help with resettlement and parenting.
https://www.birthcompanions.org.uk
Domestic Abuse & Trauma Support:
Refuge (National) – Offers emergency accommodation and support for women escaping domestic abuse.
https://www.refuge.org.uk
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) (National) – Helps women rebuild financially after economic abuse.
https://survivingeconomicabuse.org
Employment & Entrepreneurship Support:
Project Accountability – Founded by Molly Ellis and Ty Mitchell, this organization focuses on reducing recidivism and supporting ex-offenders and vulnerable youth through vocational training, employment opportunities, and rehabilitation programs.
https://www.projectaccountability.co.uk
Peabody Group - Aiming to provide great homes and housing services, making a positive impact in communities and creating an inspiring, inclusive place to work.
https://www.peabodygroup.org.uk/
Peckham Soup Kitchen - A community non-profit organisation formed in 2022 set up to give back to those in need in the Southwark community. Providing food provisions each week to support those in need. They also mentor young people and facilitate programmes to support young people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
https://www.peckhamsoupkitchen.org/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: [email protected]
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
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In this episode, Jules chats to Sharon. Sharon’s life on the Cornish coast is idyllic, but her life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs to get to this point. From escaping an abusive relationship and serving a prison sentence for benefit fraud, to cycling around the world, battling serious health problems and publishing her own book.
Useful organisations:
Kaleidoscopic UK - Supporting Children and Adults who have been exposed to domestic abuse https://www.kaleidoscopic.uk/
Women’s Aid - Building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Refuge - For women and children against domestic abuse https://refuge.org.uk/
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247
PACT - Prison Advice and Care Trust- We build stronger families and safer communities https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/
POPS - Partners of Prisoners- Providing information and support for offenders' families from the point of arrest through to release and beyond. https://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
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This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some of the comments they received on social media about a previous episode. That episode explores disclosing to potential future partners if you have spent time in prison, and how soon you would tell them.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
The episode the comments came from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH5uK6WvvnQ
Our episode on disclosing your conviction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH5uK6WvvnQ
Useful organisations:
Spark2Life (London) – Offers mentoring and workshops to help young people and adults make positive life changes, often led by individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
https://www.spark2life.co.uk/
Working Chance (London) – They help women secure sustainable employment by offering workshops, career coaching, and job placement services, aiming to challenge stigma and foster inclusion.
http://www.workingchance.org
Step Together (Bristol and Bath) – Works with offenders and ex-offenders, providing mentoring and volunteer placements to rebuild their confidence and skills.
https://www.step-together.org.uk/
The Forward Trust (England) – Provides support for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. They offer services that include counseling and rehabilitation for people in and out of prison, particularly beneficial for those on early release who may be navigating complex mental health needs.
https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk
Northern Ireland Alternatives (Belfast and Derry/Londonderry) – A restorative justice organisation that supports individuals reintegrating into the community.
https://www.alternativesrj.co.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: [email protected]
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
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In this episode Jules talks to Sarah, who after years of struggling with her mental health and substance abuse, found that the warmth, support and community found in a women’s centre not far from her home, would help her transform her life.
Useful organisations:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
POPS (Partners of Prisoners) https://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk/
Women’s Service Map https://www.womensservicesmap.com/
Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/
Trauma Breakthrough https://www.traumabreakthrough.org/
Adoption Matters https://www.adoptionmatters.org/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
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This week Zak and Jules welcome lifelong chef Nathaniel Mortley AKA Natty Can Cook to the Life After Prison couch. Natty shares his experiences of working in some of London’s most high-end restaurants and how the environment there contributed to him going to prison. He also speaks about how seeing people excel while he was inside inspired him to start planning his future for when he was released. Now that he’s out, he is on an incredible journey to take Caribbean cuisine to the heights of the culinary world.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
Useful organisations:
Social Pantry (London) – A catering company with a mission to employ and train ex-offenders in the culinary arts. They offer structured, supportive job placements for people with a criminal record, helping them build valuable skills and establish a work history in catering and hospitality. https://socialpantry.co.uk/Fat Macy's (London) – A social enterprise that provides training in cooking and event catering for people living in temporary housing or hostels, including those with past criminal records. They give participants culinary experience and help them save towards long-term housing. https://www.fatmacys.org/Sixteen Community Café (Bristol) – Part of the charity Second Step, this community café provides training and support for people with mental health issues or a criminal background. They offer a safe, supportive space for participants to gain experience in a working kitchen and hospitality. https://www.16cafe.co.uk/Social Bite (Edinburgh and Glasgow) – This social enterprise tackles homelessness by offering job opportunities and training in their cafes. They employ people with previous convictions or homelessness, helping them gain experience in food preparation and service in a welcoming environment. https://www.social-bite.co.uk/Freedom Bakery (Glasgow) – This artisanal bakery works with individuals in and leaving prison, offering training in baking and an opportunity to work in a structured, supportive environment. They focus on building employable skills and have strong connections within the hospitality industry for job placement. https://www.freedombakery.org/Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
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Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called Hold or Fold and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.
'Hold or Fold' explores gambling harm with an emphasis on the criminal justice system, your hosts Ben & Steve have both served time in prison as a direct result of their gambling.
In this episode we’re looking at betting shops and the role they play in the wider gambling culture. Ben & Steve let us know if betting shops played a part within their own journeys and we hear from two people who were impacted by betting shops for very different reasons…
David lost a large amount in a betting shop and fell into a cycle of robbing them, to claim ‘revenge’ - He ended up serving a 10 year prison sentence as a result of this. Meanwhile, Lady Unchained experienced this from the other side of the counter, working in a well-known betting shop for 5 years.
USEFUL LINKS:
David’s Channel 4 DocumentaryDavid’s YouTube channelLady UnchainedReframe Coaching GamcareGordon Moody GamfamGamlearnBet Know MoreBreakevenEpic Global SolutionsGambler’s AnonymousCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133
If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...
💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X)
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
This episode is hosted by...
Ben Jones & Steve Girling
You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:
https://prison.radio/
Thanks to GambleAware for the support
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Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called Hold or Fold and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.
'Hold or Fold' explores gambling harm with an emphasis on the criminal justice system, your hosts Ben & Steve have both served time in prison as a direct result of their gambling. In this first episode they are introducing themselves to you, a brand new audience.
They candidly share what got them into gambling, how it escalated and why this led to a prison sentence. What was that first night in prison like? How did they cope? And how were they able to turn their adversity into a positive?
Plus, Ben & Steve will be taking their first listener question in ‘Cards On the Table’ - We’d love to hear your questions too. To do this, use the links below.
USEFUL LINKS:
Reframe CoachingGamcareGambleAwareGambler’s AnonymousBreakevenGamfamGamlearnCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133
If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...
💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X)
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
This episode is hosted by...
Ben Jones & Steve Girling
...And is funded by 'Gambleaware'
You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:
https://prison.radio/
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In this episode Jules chats to Charlotte, who after years of self-harm, admissions to psychiatric hospitals, and a period of time in prison, is now in a really happy place. Charlotte has big ambitions for her future, and wants to be that support for others that she needed when she was younger, and she’s well on her way to achieving her goal.
Useful links and organisations:
Working Chance: https://workingchance.org/
Girls Get Social: https://www.instagram.com/girls.get.social/
Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
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Zak and Jules discuss dealing with the fear of the unknown and how this affected them when leaving prison. They also hear from people inside about some of the hobbies they’ve developed to help pass the time, and the small privileges they now recognise that they’re missing out on.
Useful organisations:
Mental Health and Emotional Support
Mind (Nationwide) – Offers mental health resources, advice, and support
https://mind.org.uk
Samaritans (Nationwide) – Provides a listening ear for anyone struggling or feeling overwhelmed.
https://samaritans.org
Second Step (Bristol and South West) – Provides mental health support and housing assistance.
https://second-step.co.uk
Housing and Homelessness
Shelter (Nationwide) – Offers housing advice and support.
https://shelter.org.uk
The Wallich (Wales) – Provides housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
https://thewallich.com
Crisis (Nationwide) – Assists individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of it after release.
https://crisis.org.uk
St Petrocs (Cornwall) – Supports individuals at risk of homelessness, including those recently released from prison.
https://www.stpetrocs.org.uk/
YMCA Derbyshire (Midlands) – Provides supported housing and life skills programs for ex-offenders.
https://ymcaderbyshire.org.uk
Employment and Training
St. Giles Trust (Nationwide) – Supports people transitioning out of prison, including help with employment.
https://stgilestrust.org.uk
Tempus Novo (Yorkshire) – Connects ex-offenders with employers and provides mentoring support.
https://tempusnovo.org
Northern Learning Trust (North East) – Offers education and mentoring for individuals in the criminal justice system.
https://northernlearningtrust.org.uk
Bounce Back (Nationwide) – Helps individuals leaving prison gain training and employment in construction.
https://www.bouncebackproject.com/
Mentoring and Personal Development
Spark2Life (London)– Offers mentoring and personal development for people navigating life after prison.
https://spark2life.co.uk
The Forward Trust (Nationwide) – Provides life coaching, addiction recovery, and reintegration programs.
https://forwardtrust.org.uk
The Footprints Project (Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight) – Provides mentoring and support for reintegration after prison.
https://www.footprintsproject.co.uk/
Sacro (Scotland) – Offers mentoring and restorative justice services for reintegration.
https://sacro.org.uk
Legal and Advocacy Support
Unlock (Nationwide) – Provides advice on dealing with criminal records and rights post-prison.
https://unlock.org.uk
The Howard League for Penal Reform (Nationwide) – Campaigns for improvements in prison conditions and post-release support.
https://howardleague.org
Changing Lives (North East & Yorkshire) – Offers creative programs alongside housing, addiction recovery, and employment services.
https://changing-lives.org.uk
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
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In this episode Jules chats to Scout, a poet, writer and broadcaster. Scout, who ended up in prison after experiencing a manic state of psychosis, explores themes of mental health, prison and sobriety in her work. She talks to Jules about rediscovering her ability to write, turning to faith in prison and learning to like yourself.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful links and organisations:
National Prison Radio: https://prison.radio/national-prison-radio/
The Mad Art of Doing Time: https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page/scout-tzofiya-bolton-the-mad-art-of-doing-time
Scout’s Guardian article (link to follow in January)
The Ballad of Scout and the Alcohol Tag https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00223pb
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
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Zak and Jules meet Abdul Bangura. Abdul has served three prison sentences. He is now a successful entrepreneur running his own aviation business. Abdul talks to Zak and Jules about how a chance meeting with his mentor in prison set him on a path to see his own potential.
Useful organisations:
The Alac Group – Abdul Bangura’s aviation Company
https://thealacgroup.co.uk/about
Power The Fight – a charity that empowers local communities to end youth violence
https://www.powerthefight.org.uk/
School For Social Entrepreneurs – Supporting people ignite change in their communities
https://www.the-sse.org/
Social Ark (East London) – Social Ark is a charity supporting young people from under-resourced communities, including ex-offenders, to create social enterprises or community-focused businesses.
https://www.socialark.co.uk/
The Open University – Business and Entrepreneurship Courses (Nationwide) – The Open University offers a wide range of courses in business, management, and entrepreneurship, with many open to those with justice system involvement.
https://www.open.ac.uk/
The King’s Trust (Nationwide) – The King’s Trust offers a range of programs to support young people, including ex-offenders, in starting their own businesses.
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
The Longford Trust (Nationwide) – The Longford Trust offers mentoring and scholarships to prisoners and ex-offenders pursuing higher education.
https://www.longfordtrust.org/
Tempus Novo (Leeds) – Tempus Novo works with ex-offenders to secure stable employment, particularly focusing on the transition to self-employment or business ownership for those who want to pursue an entrepreneurial path.
https://www.tempusnovo.org/
Changing Lives (North East and Midlands) – Changing Lives provides support for those coming out of prison, including pathways to entrepreneurship and self-employment through vocational training.
https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
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If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
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In this episode Jules is joined by trainee barrister Kiri, whose dreams of a legal career were shaped when she was remanded in prison under joint enterprise law. Kiri tells Jules about the abusive relationship that caused her downward spiral, and the hard work that’s got her where she is today. Together they talk about the power of lived experience, being on the other side of criminal justice system, and getting more women into law.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful organisations:
Inside Justice https://www.insidejustice.co.uk/
Criminal Justice Alliance https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
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Zak and Jules explore what it takes to start and manage a business after prison, sharing their own journeys and lessons learned. They discuss building confidence, taking opportunities, and how businesses can open unexpected doors.
This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.
Useful organisations:
Social Ark (East London) – Social Ark is a charity supporting young people from under-resourced communities, including ex-offenders, to create social enterprises or community-focused businesses.
https://www.socialark.co.uk/
The Open University – Business and Entrepreneurship Courses (Nationwide) – The Open University offers a wide range of courses in business, management, and entrepreneurship, with many open to those with justice system involvement.
https://www.open.ac.uk/
The King’s Trust (Nationwide) – The King’s Trust offers a range of programs to support young people, including ex-offenders, in starting their own businesses.
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
The Longford Trust (Nationwide) – The Longford Trust offers mentoring and scholarships to prisoners and ex-offenders pursuing higher education.
https://www.longfordtrust.org/
Tempus Novo (Leeds) – Tempus Novo works with ex-offenders to secure stable employment, particularly focusing on the transition to self-employment or business ownership for those who want to pursue an entrepreneurial path.
https://www.tempusnovo.org/
Changing Lives (North East and Midlands) – Changing Lives provides support for those coming out of prison, including pathways to entrepreneurship and self-employment through vocational training.
https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: [email protected]
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/
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