Life After Prison

Steve Gallant was serving a life sentence for murder when he made headlines for tackling a terrorist on London Bridge. In part one of their conversation with Steve, Zak and Jules hear all about the events that happened on that dramatic day on London Bridge in 2019, and how it led to Steve receiving the Queen’s gallantry medal for bravery. They also ask Steve how he dealt with receiving a life sentence, and what he learnt from doing such a long stretch in prison.  This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: The Howard League For Penal Reform  https://howardleague.org/ Own Merit CIC https://ownmerit.org/ The Shannon Trust https://www.shannontrust.org.uk/ Read Easy https://readeasy.org.uk/ This season we want to hear what you think about Life After Prison, by completing this short survey https://forms.gle/de9a94MM3i3sujmC8 The feedback we collect from you guys, the Life After Prison community will help us to make Life After Prison the best that it can be for everyone.  It should take around 5 minutes to complete and your responses will be stored anonymously, and only used for the purposes that we've outlined.  We really appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. Thank you!! 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: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF 🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life After Prison is a brand new podcast for anyone who has spent time in prison, or who has been affected by the criminal justice system. Presented by Zak and Jules it features inspiring stories from people who've been inside, plus guidance and support for you if you've recently been released. Follow us at @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X and @lifeafterprisonpod on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might remember today’s guest from way back in Series 1 – back then, he shared how music and therapy helped him rebuild his life after prison and launch a youth music charity. Since then, so much has changed. Anthony Olanipekun (aka Tony Supreme), stepped back from being a CEO after hitting burnout, focused on his mental health and sobriety, got married, and built new businesses — including Soul Surge Wellness, supporting young people and men in prison. Now, he’s teaming up with National Prison Radio on a brand-new show, Cellmate to CEO. In this conversation, we get into burnout, healing, growth, and what it really takes to build a balanced, purpose-driven life after prison. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:  The Kings Trust Enterprise Program - Offers business training, mentoring, and start-up support for young people aged 18–30, including those with criminal records. https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/support-starting-businessEnterprise Exchange (Brighton) - Trains and mentor people with convictions to become successful entrepreneurs. Not only Providing business support, but also helping to build the confidence and self esteem Working Chance (London) - Helps women with convictions into employment, offering career coaching, skills training, and support for those exploring self-employment or entrepreneurship. 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.  💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok  📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Isaiah James – also known as Resilient Lion. He spent years in and out of prison, starting from the age of 15, and was deep in gang life — thinking that was the only path available to him. But during his last sentence, something shifted. He found faith, got serious about fitness, and started focusing on self-development to change his life. Since coming out, he’s launched Freedom Through Fitness, spoken and done workshops in prisons, and recently ran around every single prison in London to celebrate breaking the cycle of re-offending. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:  Untapped - Combine fitness coaching with entrepreneurship training for disadvantaged and justice-involved young people.  https://www.fitforlifeyouth.co.uk/  XO Bikes (London) - Trains and employ ex-offenders as bicycle mechanics, providing prison-based training and post-release work opportunities to reduce reoffending and support community reintegration. https://xobikes.com/ 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: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Life After Prison, we’ve got Margs, Beanos, and Loons from the No Behaviour podcast joining us. These three keep it real with honest, no-filter chats about life on the streets of London — and they’ve all been to prison themselves. It’s actually the most guests we’ve ever had in the studio at once, so it's gonna be a lot of energy! This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:  The Big House Theatre Company – Work with at risk youth, offering theatre and media training, whilst helping participants develop confidence and storytelling skills  https://thebighouse.uk.com/  Stretch Charity – Work people affected by the criminal justice system, delivering hands-on projects in digital storytelling, filmmaking, photography, and creative writing, helping individuals tell their own stories in powerful ways. https://stretch-charity.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: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Life After Prison, we are joined by Lisa Newman – an addiction recovery coach and founder of Recalibrate Recovery Services. Drawing on her own lived experience of addiction, prison, and recovery, Lisa now supports others through one-to-one coaching, sober companionship, breathwork, and holistic wellbeing practices. She blends Eastern and Western approaches to help people rebuild their lives, and she’s passionate about breaking the stigma around addiction, relapse, and what recovery really looks like.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:  The Prison Phoenix Trust - Supports prisoners and prison staff through the practice of yoga and meditation, helping to foster calm, resilience, and personal transformation within the criminal justice system.  https://www.theppt.org.uk/  The Forward Trust – Offer substance misuse and mental health services to people in and leaving prison. As well as integrating wellness tools such as therapy, peer support, and education.  https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/  The Shannon Trust - Helps people in prison and after release to improve reading and communication skills through peer-led learning. https://www.shannontrust.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: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the Life After Prison studio Zak & Jules are joined by Frankie Stedman. Frankie was involved in a major drug conspiracy that led to a nine-year sentence—but since coming out, he’s turned things around. He now runs his own scaffolding business and goes into schools to share his story and help young people make better choices. Frank is also incredibly walking 200 MILES, from our HMP Styal HQ to our HMP Brixton HQ, to raise money for our charity and raise awareness of the power of National Prison Radio.If you want to learn more and donate, click the link below!https://www.justgiving.com/page/200-mile-walk?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLThis podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:   The Wise Group (NE and NW) Personal wellbeing – Comprehensive support for individuals serving sentences and community-based justice work, focusing on mentoring, skills training, and job placements. (can ask to be referred to them if you’re on probation in these areas)  https://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/  Disclosure toolkit, by Offploy - A toolkit combining precise legal guidance, personalised letter drafting, and trusted resources, to confidently handle disclosure.  https://www.disclosuretoolkit.org/ Unlock – a charity offering peer‑run helpline, information, advice, and advocacy for people with criminal records navigating employment, disclosure, and discrimination. https://unlock.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: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Life After Prison couch, Zak & Jules are joined by Jacob Dunne. At 19, Jacob was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after a one-punch attack that took a man’s life. What followed is a remarkable story of transformation. After meeting the parents of his victim through restorative justice, Jacob went on to earn a first-class honours degree in criminology and has since worked across education, health, criminal justice, and the arts. He is also the co-founder of the Common Ground Justice Project — an initiative engaging voters, victims and communities to build common ground for a safer, fairer justice system. His memoir Right From Wrong was recently adapted — with his creative input — into PUNCH, a critically acclaimed play heading to the West End and Broadway.  This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:   Jacob’s Website - www.jacobdunne.co.uk  Common Ground Justice Project - The project aims to engage diverse voices to uncover shared values and develop a modern justice system that garners broad public support https://www.commongroundjustice.uk/  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.  The Forgiveness Project - Dedicated to exploring forgiveness and reconciliation through the sharing of personal narratives from both victims and perpetrators of crime and violence. https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/  The Longford Trust - Supporting young people leaving prison by funding their university education, providing one-to-one mentoring, and helping them rebuild their lives through its scholarship and employability programmes. https://www.longfordtrust.org/  Clean Break – Theatre company working with women affected by the criminal justice system. https://www.cleanbreak.org.uk/ Synergy Theatre Project – Works with current and former prisoners through theatre and the arts.  https://www.synergytheatreproject.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: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 9 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called Money Mondays and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.Going for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times, but what about if you have a criminal record to contend with too?On this episode Zak & Emma will be looking at how having a criminal record can impact on the job interview process. Zak shares his own experience with this and looks at practical ways to deal with the conversation when it arises. Emma goes through some more broad interview techniques to ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for the big dayUSEFUL LINKS:Unlock - Do I need to disclose my conviction?Unlock - Disclosure Letter ExampleUnlock - Disclosure CalculatorA Fairer ChanceThe STAR methodClean SlateQuids In MagazineQuids in - Job Readiness QuizIf you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: moneymondays@prison.radio💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' PodcastEmma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomesYou can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 9 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called Money Mondays and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.In this episode Zak & Emma are looking at CVs - What they are, why they are useful and how to create an effective one. It can be daunting putting a CV together, particularly if you might have large gaps due to stints in prison. Zak is here to tell you how he navigated this and Emma has some general tips on how to make your CV stand out and what to include on there.USEFUL LINKS:Clean SlateQuids In MagazineUnlock - CV GapsUnlock - DisclosureQuids in - Job Readiness QuizCV ExampleCV Writing TipsIf you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: moneymondays@prison.radio💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' PodcastEmma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomesYou can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jules chats to another Jules (not confusing at all!), who is very close to becoming a qualified Solicitor. Jules is planning on supporting and being an advocate for people going through the criminal justice system. Having served a community order herself, Jules has experience with the CJS and knows the impact having a criminal record can have on your career and on your self-worth. Jules also talks about her difficult upbringing in Africa, and the culture shocks she found when moving to the UK. With a lot of support from some incredible organisations listed below, and with a huge amount of determination and will power, Jules is well on track to achieving her childhood ambition.   Useful links and organisations: Disclosure toolkit, by Offploy - A toolkit combining precise legal guidance, personalised letter drafting, and trusted resources, to confidently handle disclosure.  https://www.disclosuretoolkit.org/  Mind- Making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone https://www.mind.org.uk/  Working Chance- Unlocking Women’s Potential https://workingchance.org/ Unlock- Building a fairer future for people with criminal records https://unlock.org.uk/ Clean Sheet- Our work is about helping people with convictions to find jobs, start to rebuild their lives and as a result, reduce reoffending https://www.cleansheet.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. 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok 📧 Email us: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF 🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Life After Prison, Zak & Jules sit down with Jumpin Jack Frost, one of the UK’s most iconic jungle and drum & bass DJs. From growing up in Brixton to shaping the UK rave scene, Frost shares his journey through music, life’s challenges, and personal growth. We talk about his legendary tracks, the evolution of UK electronic music, and the lessons he’s learned along the way – including the importance of mental health, resilience, and self-transformation. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.Useful organisations:We Are Hummingbird - A non-profit organization that focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, particularly within the music industry.https://www.wearehummingbird.com/Boys Get Sad Too - A mental health awareness brand that uses fashion to challenge stigma and encourage open conversations—especially among men.boysgetsadtoo.comWe Are With You – Offers support for people with substance misuse issues and mental health struggles. They provide tailored support and treatment for people looking to recover and lead a healthier life.wearewithyou.org.ukMind – a leading mental health charity in the UK. They provide information, support, and resources for anyone experiencing mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and recovery from trauma.mind.org.ukContact 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: podcasts@prison.radio✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jules speaks to sisters, Kemi and Tasha, who founded the organisation Reformed Development, after experiencing four years of rejection and discrimination after coming out of prison. They realised the only way forward was to be the change themselves, and they now work tirelessly helping other people who have been to prison, with their holistic and nurturing approach to rehabilitation.  The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)  Useful links and organisations:  Reformed Development CIC- Educate- Relate- Inspire https://www.reformed16.com/  Mind- making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone https://www.mind.org.uk/ Prison Reform Trust- We’re working to create a just, humane & effective prison system https://prisonreformtrust.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. 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok 📧 Email us: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF 🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Life After Prison, Zak & Jules discuss the final report on the Sentencing Review that was released last month. They delve into topics surrounding early release, £700 million investment into probation services and community-based sentencing.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:Kate Fraser episode discussing Women's prisons - https://youtu.be/0T7b7V3ySFoWomen in Prison (London, Manchester & Woking) – Support and advocacy for women affected by the criminal justice system. Strong stance on short sentences and family impact. https://womeninprison.org.ukTransform Justice (National) – Campaigning for fairer, more effective justice—particularly around sentencing, early intervention, and alternatives to prison.https://transformjustice.org.ukRevolving Doors (National) – Works with people who cycle in and out of prison—strong policy work on sentencing and short custodial sentences.https://revolving-doors.org.ukCentre for Justice Innovation (London) – Improving justice policy and practice—supporters of community alternatives, problem-solving courts, and diversion.https://justiceinnovation.orgPrison Reform Trust (National) – Independent research and advocacy on reducing imprisonment, especially for women and vulnerable people.https://prisonreformtrust.org.ukHoward League for Penal Reform (National) – Ending the overuse of prison, especially for children and people on short sentences. Strong legal and campaigning work.https://howardleague.orgUser Voice (National) – Giving people in prison and on probation a voice in reform. Peer-led.https://uservoice.orgSwitchback (London and the South East) – Intensive rehabilitation and real-world transition for young men leaving prison.https://switchback.org.ukCommunity Led Initiatives (CLI) (Manchester, Bedfordshire, Kent) – Peer mentoring and community-led support for people leaving prison or at risk of entering it.https://communityled.org.ukCatch22 (National) – Resettlement, education, and alternatives to custody—works with prisons and probation services.https://catch-22.org.ukhttps://www.disclosuretoolkit.org/calculatorContact 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: podcasts@prison.radio✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/   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: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF 🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok  📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF 🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 OrganisationsCare 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: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: podcasts@prison.radio✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok 📧 Email us: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF 🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 OrganisationsPrison 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: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.