I have so much admiration for Gisele. Her impact globally is insurmountable.

This is a mock up…. Times person of the year was Donald Trump 🤮

New Publication: "The Rehabilitation Industry: Lived Experience and Performance" (10min read)

Andi Brierley & I explore our observations of what we describe as a Rehabilitation Industry and reflect on our roles within it

We pose tough questions for all CJS stakeholders—read & join the discussion!

This rings v v true with my experience of healthcare in prison. It’s bad

Home - Prison Reading Groups About PRG Prison Reading Groups was set up in 1999 to help start, fund and...

How great is this short film showing how people in prison can connect through books. prisonreadinggroups.org.uk @kitdewaal.bsky.social

I am such a huge fan. It’s brilliant

We have over 200 members all making waves in the criminal justice space - and a lot of them are now on Bluesky!

We will be adding to this pack as more of our members join the platform but please give them a follow ⬇️

go.bsky.app/Hpmt5bv

Women are being set up to fail when leaving prison - whether part of the early release scheme or not.

We recently spoke to one of our members, Kairos, about the challenges facing the women they support, with housing insecurity being a huge factor:
www.agendaalliance.org/news/set-up-...

A hand supports a shining, blazing heart

Very proud to be part of the team that did this: www.sparkinside.org/sites/defaul...

So cosy 🤗

The cracks are chasms at this point

50% through Yellowface.

Currently on track to be on of my top 5 reads this year.

Stay tuned 👊

The Lady Chief Justice gave evidence before the Justice Committee today. Her evidence is very impressive, particularly in relation to the backlog in the criminal courts:

“You are deferring the cost and you are increasing it”

Hard agree!!

I’ll co-sign ✍️

Redemption Roasters Redemption Roasters is on a mission to reduce reoffending through speciality coffee. Shop our speciality coffee, equipment and learn about our social impact.

🎁 Redemption Roasters

redemptionroasters.com

Grace Chocolates Social enterprise supporting women who have experienced the justice system, looking to make positive changes in their lives.

🎁 Grace Chocolates

gracechocolates.co.uk

Fine Cell Work Fine Cell Work is a charity which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons. Explore our prison work and browse our unique hand-stitched cushions, homewares and gifts.

🎁 Fine Cell Work

finecellwork.co.uk

Jute bags handcrafted from coffee sacks - Sackito We collect the used coffee sacks from local roasters and turn them into beautiful and hard-wearing jute bags.

🎁 Sackito Bags

sackito.com

Exactly! Employment is only part of the solution. People leaving prison need wrap around support

@jamiegrundy.bsky.social is looking for Trustees in the following areas to serve on the Street Football Wales board:

⚽ Corporate fundraising & income generation
⚽ Commercial acumen
⚽ Legal expertise
⚽ Marketing
⚽ Monitoring & evaluation
⚽ HR
⚽ Lived experience of homelessness/street football.

If you care about prison reform, there are some excellent orgs working for change in this #StarterPack👇

Includes:
💪 @thehowardleague.bsky.social
💪 @prisonersadvice.bsky.social
💪 @prisonersed.bsky.social
💪 @prtuk.bsky.social
💪 @revdoors.bsky.social

Lmk if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/2sQ9xmz

Aye. Let’s hope the sentiment lasts

"It can be more than black/white"

Visited the always thought-provoking annual Koestler Exhibition at London's Southbank Centre - 200 pieces of art by those in custodial settings 👇

Not telling people what to think, but enabling interesting discussions to arise within visitors. Recommend it.

Criminal Justice Alliance | For a Fair and Effective CJS The Criminal Justice Alliance is a network of 170 organisations working towards a fair and effective criminal justice system. Find out more.

👋 Hello Bluesky! We are an alliance of 200+ organisations and academics all working towards a safe and effective criminal justice system in England and Wales (and beyond)
www.criminaljusticealliance.org

Have they only just realised people leaving prison can and want to work?

So convenient to throw people away until you need them

Got a feeling that’s gonna stick with me too 🤗

Collins' story: coming full circle with PET - Prisoners' Education Trust PET's Lived Experience Coordinator Collins Adesoji reflects on coming full circle - from studying for a degree in prison to joining the team.

Our Lived Experience Coordinator Collins shares his story of coming full circle with PET - from studying for a Psychology degree in prison to joining the team and supporting our work with people with lived experience of the justice system 👇

“Hope locates itself in the premises that we don't know what will happen and that in the spaciousness of uncertainty is room to act” 🥺🫶

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