What is life like after prison? Cover art photo provided by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt
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A podcast for anyone who has spent time in prison or is close to someone who has. Featuring incredible stories from people who've been inside, plus advice and support for those recently released. Follow us on instagram and twitter @afterprisonpod
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Success After Prison highlights experiences and lessons Michael Santos learned while conquering 26 years of imprisonment. He shares strategies that he learned from leaders like Socrates, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Viktor Frankl, and Martin Luther King. Those leaders taught concepts to overcome struggle and adversity. Michael shows how living in accordance with those strategies opened opportunities for him in prison and prepared him for success upon reentry. He emerged from prison succes ...
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We bring you real life stories of what it takes to start a business after prison from people who have been there. We’re bringing you hope, advice, and plenty of laughs. We want you to succeed, to get out of prison and never go back, and to live the life of your dreams. Own It is brought to you by Determination, Incorporated, a nonprofit in Kansas City, MO that helps formerly incarcerated people start and grow businesses. To learn more about our organization, and to join our virtual Be the Bo ...
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How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health After Prison?
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In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Wendy Robinson from CALM to talk about taking care of your mental health after you leave prison. We talk about how challenging it is when you first come out, and how reality can be different to what you expected. Wendy talks about how normal it is to struggle with your mental health after prison and the …
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How Do you Deal with A Life Sentence? Steve Gallant
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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…
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How Can I Continue With My Education After Prison?
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Continuing or starting education after leaving prison can be a challenge. Here, Scott from the Shannon Trust chats to Zak and Jules about the importance of education, what the challenges might be when you leave prison, and what options are out there after jail. Organisations mentioned: Shannon Trust – https://www.shannontrust.org.uk/ Read Easy – ht…
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What Dilemmas Did You Have to Deal with in Jail? Zak and Jules
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Zak and Jules answer all your burning questions about prison and beyond. They tackle questions about what they would change about the prison system, and also break down the subject of what they spent time in prison for themselves. Zak and Jules also get stuck into some jail based dilemmas that people have shared with them from behind the prison doo…
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Getting Out: How Can I Keep My Recovery On Track After Prison?
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Jon from Humankind joins Zak and Jules to discuss the challenges around continuing, or starting, your Recovery journey after prison. We discuss the importance of reaching out for help and that it's never too late to do so. Jon tells Zak and Jules about the importance of carrying naloxone and also explains how volunteering can help you with staying …
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Gambling Took Over My Life and Led me To Jail | Ben and Steve
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Ben Jones and Steve Girling both spent time in prison as a result of gambling. In part 1 of this interview they talk to Zak and Jules about how their gambling addiction led them to stealing money from their employers and ending up in jail. Almost a quarter of people in prison have reported having a gambling problem. Ben and Steve present the Nation…
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Getting Out: Do I Need To Be On Benefits To Find Housing?
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In this series of Getting Out, we’re focusing on your questions about housing. In this episode, Jules spoke to Louis who came out on HDC and is now finding it difficult to find suitable housing. Clara is Custody Service manager at St Mungo’s and she joined us to offer some solutions to Louis. Useful organisations: St Mungo’s Riverside Doing What Re…
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How Do You Deal With Relationships In Jail?
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Zak and Jules talk about the issues around relationships when a loved one is locked up in jail and the impact on those relationships once you get out. Before that they answer your questions about jail. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Sussex Prisoners Families – https://www.…
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Getting Out: What Are My Housing Options After Prison?
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In this series of Getting Out, we’re going to be focusing on your questions about housing. In this episode, we’re revisiting a previous episode where Jules and Zak spoke to Heidi Trott from Shelter to discuss the housing options available if you've recently left prison. Useful organisations: Shelter Crisis St Mungo’s Housing For Women NACRO Framewo…
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I Started My Youtube Channel In Jail | David Navarro
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David Navarro is a TV Producer, presenter and filmmaker. He started the successful Youtube Channel, Delinquent Nation from prison. David spent almost a decade in prison in his 20s. Here he talks to Zak and Jules about his time inside, and how he qualified for the Olympics when he was a teenager but chose the road life instead. This podcast is also …
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I Found My Voice In Prison Tassie Ghilani
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Our brand new series of Life After Prison starts next week, but in the meantime, Zak has been going back through some of his favourite episodes from the vaults. In this episode from series 1, Tassie joins Zak and Jules to talk about her journey through the Criminal Justice System, from entering as a YO and becoming homeless at a young age, Tassie r…
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From Prisoner to CEO Anthony Olanipekun
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Life After Prison will be back in a few weeks with a brand new series, but in the meantime Zak has been digging in the crates to bring you some of his favourite episodes from Season 1. In this episode Zak and Jules are joined by CEO, radio producer, presenter and DJ Anthony Olanipekun who left prison and founded music platform Soul Surge. Tony open…
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Did You Ever Think That You'd Go To Prison? Zak and Jules
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Before we return with the brand new series of Life After Prison, Zak has been digging in the vaults for some of his favourite epsiodes from series 1. This was one of our very first epiosdes, where Zak and Jules share their stories and explain how they ended up where they are today as the hosts of the Life After Prison podcast. They reflect on recei…
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Jules chats to Debbie Sadler from Unlock about the recent changes to the rules around disclosing your conviction. There are new rehabilitation periods for some offences which means that it will take less time for some convictions to become spent. Debbie explains what these changes will mean to you depending on your conviction. Useful organisations:…
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New Beginnings after Jail | Zak and Jules
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Zak and Jules discuss what new beginnings mean to them. We also hear about Jules recent trip to visit East Sutton Park, the last prison she was in before she was released and where she sat down with her mentor in the gym there. The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1646949340 This podcast is …
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Getting Out: Are People Going To Judge Me At Work?
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In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, Debbie talks about how to navigate stigma at work. Useful links: Unlock NACRO Samaritans Samaritans helpl…
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Being On An IPP Sentence (Recorded Live at Greenwich University) | Andrew Morris and Sara Ramsden
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Both Andrew Morris and Sara Ramsden have personal experience of dealing with IPP sentences. Andrew from serving 12 years inside on the sentence, and Sara with a partner serving it. Both currently campaign for changes to the sentence with UNGRIPP. Here, Zak and Jules talk to them about their experience of this sentence, using clips from their recent…
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Getting Out: Can I Progress In My Career With A Conviction?
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In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, Debbie answers Faye’s question about making progress in your career with a conviction. Useful links: Unlo…
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What's Christmas Like In Jail? | Zak and Jules
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Zak and Jules discuss what they like about the festive period and how they spend their time over the holidays now they are out of jail. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Causeway NACRO Crisis Centrepoint Contact us: If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to…
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In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, Debbie gives advice on setting boundaries and getting support once you’ve got employment. Useful links: U…
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The Love I Found Inside Helped Me Accept Myself | Danny Baker
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Danny Baker talks about his journey into boxing as a trans man, how boxing helped him get away from his old lifestyle and with his mental health, the importance that Holloway Prison played in that journey, and finding light at the end of the tunnel. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organis…
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In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, Debbie gives advice on what to do when you can't get back into the same type of work you did before priso…
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Would You Be Prepared To Go Back To Prison? | Zak and Jules
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Zak and Jules discuss how long they were planning their release, their experience of D Cat and answer the question of whether they'd be prepared to go back to prison. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Business2Business – https://www.business2businesslimited.com/ Contact us: I…
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In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, Debbie explains how to find out about restrictions and what your options are. Useful links: https://www.g…
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I Help Young People Get Into The Music Industry | Corey Johnson
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Corey Johnson has been credited on Drake’s One Dance, recently won A.I.M Entrepreneur of the Year, and includes music producer, record label president, entrepreneur, board member and philanthropist among his job titles. After spending time in and out of prison as a young person, Corey shares what his journey was like from there to here, and what he…
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Getting Out: Getting To The Interview Stage
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In a new series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, we talk about what to do about gaps on your CV. Useful organisations: BITC’s Ban The Box Unlock Clinks D…
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Is Prison Like What You See On TV? | Zak and Jules
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Zak and Jules discuss things they experienced for the first time inside, Zak updates Jules on the word from the wing in Brixton, and they answer listeners' questions about prison. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Sussex Prisoners Families Contact us: If anything you’ve heard…
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Getting Out: How Do I Find Out Which Jobs I Can Have With My Conviction?
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In a new series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, Debbie talks about initiatives that help people find work, where to look for jobs, organisations that co…
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What’s It Like To Be In A Maximum Security Australian Prison? | Katie
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Katie now works as a Senior Producer at an arts and homelessness organisation, but her journey into this position was anything but typical. After losing her job during the 2008 recession, Katie found herself in a downward spiral which eventually led her to a maximum security Australian prison. The skills Katie picked up and the things she learnt wh…
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We've a new series of Life After Prison coming for you this Thursday, but while you are waiting for that we wanted to introduce you to a new podcast from National Prison Radio called Money Mondays. Money Mondays is presented by Life After Prison's very own Zak, alongside Emma from Quids In and if you've been through the Criminal Justice System and …
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Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – Letters To Myself
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LAP Introduces, The Secret Life of Prisons, Letters To Myself Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association. This episode is all abou…
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Patterns of Successful Entrepreneurs with Leslie Walton
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Leslie Walton is the Entrepreneur Success Manager at Determination, Incorporated & the Founder of A Cents of Change where she empowers women to build a better relationship with their money. Leslie is a lifelong entrepreneur who loves helping other people reach their own definition of success. From her wide ranging life experiences, including gettin…
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Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – Future Prisons
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Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association. This episode is all about youth custody. How should we look after young people inside?…
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Building Resilience Through Adversity with Ricky Kidd
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Ricky Kidd spent 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He lost his appeal 11 times before finally winning and regaining his freedom. During that time, he focused on getting “better, not bitter,” and learned how to not just survive, but to thrive in terrible circumstances. Today on the show, Ricky shares how he turned his resilient spiri…
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Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – Two Peas in a Pad
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Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association. This episode is all about the friends that you make in prison. Can you make lasting fr…
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Creating a vision and a plan for your life with Diamond Fuse
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When Diamond Fuse got a felony at age 19, she wasn’t sure she’d ever be able to make anything of her life. That is, until she learned how to take charge of her own destiny through the power of vision boards, positive affirmations, and manifestation. When she made her first vision board in 2012, she didn’t have enough money to fill up her gas tank. …
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Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – The Secret Life of Lifers: Part 2
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Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association. This episode is all about Lifers and is part 2 of a mini series. How to survive a life…
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Starting a Business After Prison with Sarah Muntean
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When Sarah Muntean started her first business All American Construction Contractors in 2013, she had recently been released from prison, she was homeless, and not many people in her life believed she could succeed. Through pure grit, and by staying humble and learning on her feet, Sarah grew her business year over year to hundreds of thousands in r…
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Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – The Secret Life of Lifers: Part 1
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Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association. This episode is all about lifers and is part one of two. What is it like to receive a …
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From Prisoner To Being Played On Radio 1 | Hak Baker | The Sit Down (Live)
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He’s just released his debut album Worlds End FM, recently played at Glastonbury, and is getting played on Radio 1 and 2. But life wasn’t always like this for Hak Baker. Here, he tells Zak and Jules the story of how he learnt to play guitar while in prison, and how he’s turned it into a successful career since coming out. This podcast is also avail…
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I Overcame My Addiction In Prison | Julie Muir | The Sit Down
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As a young person, Julie Muir struggled with addiction and was often in and out of prison as a result. While she was in for the final time, she met a peer supporter who inspired her to get clean inside, and she hasn’t looked back since. Julie is now Director of Recovery at The Forward Trust, the same organisation that helped her when she was inside…
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My £1.6m Win Led Me To Prison | Tracey Stevenson | The Sit Down
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Tracey started out playing online bingo and ended up stealing over one million pounds from her employer to fund a gambling addiction. Here, she tells Zak and Jules about what led to her confession, what experiencing prison in your 50’s is like, and how becoming a peer support worker while inside led her to the work she does now with St Giles Trust.…
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The Impact of Prison | Dean and Sally | The Sit Down
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This episode features forensic psychologist Sally Tilt and Dean Cramer, who spent six years inside. Alongside Zak and Jules, they discuss the long term mental impact that being inside has on someone, and the positives and negatives that they have carried over to their life after prison. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life A…
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Dads On Both Sides of The Door | Graham and Gasconi | The Sit Down
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In this episode Zak and Jules sit down with Jules’ dad, Graham, and Gasconi, who became a dad the day before he went inside. They discuss how prison affected these relationships, what they did to get through it and where they are today. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: A Fai…
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CEO of the Prison Service | Amy Rees | The Sit Down
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Zak and Jules sit down with the CEO of HMPPS, Amy Rees to ask her about how prison officers are trained, how prisoner complaints are dealt with inside and ask some important questions about licence conditions and recall. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Clinks Directory Pris…
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I Surprised My Probation Officer By Having My Own Business | Shanice Lee | The Sit Down
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Zak and Jules speak to award-winning lash technician Shanice Lee about the importance of being open and honest about her past, her time in prison and where she found the confidence to start her own business and the resilience that she’s needed to keep going. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Usefu…
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My Passion For Art Was Born In Prison | Gary Mansfield | The Sit Down
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Gary Mansfield never thought someone like him could be an artist, but after taking a punt on an art class in prison, he found himself hooked. After writing to artists like Tracey Emin while in prison, Gary found the confidence to pursue art as a career when he got out. Here, he talks about why he makes the work he does and how the art community hel…
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Life After Prison Presents: Touch Road – Episode 3
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While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In this final episode, we find out how their stories end. If you have recently been released from prison, there are lots of organisations that can …
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Life After Prison Presents: Touch Road – Episode 2
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While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In episode two we hear about the ups and downs that come with the first few days of life on the outside. If you have recently been released from pr…
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Life After Prison Presents: Touch Road – Episode 1
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While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand-new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In episode one we hear all about how they prepare for release, and how it feels to step out of jail for the first time once their sentence is over.…
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