A curious lawyer’s journey to justice
From a video by ACE-Aware Scotland
I watched a one-hour film called 'Resilience'. It was all about childhood trauma. I watched and thought, "I've been a lawyer for 25 years and I didn't understand any of my clients".
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A Hidden Sentence
From a video for the charity North East Prison Aft
A video created by young people impacted by having a parent in prison. "Police came to the house. My dad was stood with handcuffs. I got put out by mum and went up the street crying."
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Step Inside the Circle
From Compassion Prison Project
"In prison, you're not supposed to show your weaknesses. But to take each step forward in the circle was a reminder to ourselves that we still have humanity and we want to be loved. Most people on the outside don't understand it."
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Invisible Walls Wales
From a blog by Lemos&Crane
Results of an initiative focused on supporting prisoners in maintaining strong bonds with their families, particularly their children and partners
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In-Person and Online - Supporting prison leavers into long-term employment - London
@Nesta, 58 Victoria Embankment, London
Over the past three years, the proportion of prison leavers in employment within six months of release has more than doubled in England and Wales – rising from 14% in 2021 to over 30% in 2024. Stable employment offers individuals transitioning back into the community a proven path away from reoffending, while employers benefit from a broader recruitment pool, helping to fill vacancies, tackle skills shortages and boost productivity.
We will explore the significant role prison employment and education initiatives have played in the growth of prison leavers sustaining work. Our expert panel will discuss how to strengthen delivery mechanisms within the prison system, drawing on learnings from delivering programmes such as employment hubs, prison employment leads, and employment councils. The discussion will focus on the value of partnership working to connect prisons with local businesses, the critical link between skills development through prison education and long-term employment outcomes, and how we overcome systemic barriers to ensure prison leavers have a genuine second chance.
12/02/2026
18:00