Redemption What does it mean to be free? Can I ever be free? For people who want ‘justice’, do they know what justice means, or is justice… Read more “Michaela Booth on victims and redemption”
Tag: rehabilitation
On leaving prison: Michael Irwin’s account
My arch nemesis Governor has to sign me out. He quips, ‘Thank God you’re leaving Michael. Maybe now we can get some peace’. My retort ‘I always… Read more “On leaving prison: Michael Irwin’s account”
The best laid plans of mice and men – By Amanda
My dream in May 2015, when I left the gated retreat, was to change the system. I had managed to achieve changes inside, but on release I… Read more “The best laid plans of mice and men – By Amanda”
From prison to employment: breaking the cycle of reoffending – by Jane Gould
When a former prisoner calls, desperate to find work, you ask for his contact details, and you find he’s sleeping rough in a tent. Not even a… Read more “From prison to employment: breaking the cycle of reoffending – by Jane Gould”
Crisis in prison: the humanitarian issue we can’t ignore any longer – by Faith Spear
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) are slow to respond when there is any mention of a crisis but swift to punish those that do. Ignoring the crisis…… Read more “Crisis in prison: the humanitarian issue we can’t ignore any longer – by Faith Spear”
Why do people want to be robbed? On ex-prisoners
Two things have struck me this week. Two things have confirmed suspicions brought to my attention by ex-prisoners. First, that so many ex-prisoner support charities seem to… Read more “Why do people want to be robbed? On ex-prisoners”