How Prison Sparked a Mission to Prevent Youth Offending | Joel Dunn
Description
In this episode, Joel Dunn, founder of The Paradigm Project, shares his journey from prison to founding a charity focused on preventing youth involvement in the criminal justice system. He talks about his background, how it all started with a mentoring course in prison, and the support network that helped him rebuild his life. Joel also discusses the importance of understanding his own story, why he chose to work in prevention, and the impact of The Paradigm Project’s work. Plus, he shares insights from his research into the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Useful organisations:
Mind (UK-wide) – Provides support and advice for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393
Samaritans (UK-wide) – A 24/7 helpline for anyone feeling distressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.
Helpline: 116 123
SurvivorsUK (UK-wide) – Provides support for men and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse.
Helpline: 020 3322 1860 (Text and WhatsApp support available)
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) (UK-wide) – Focuses on preventing male suicide but supports anyone in crisis.
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