Myth Busting Comments About Prison

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. 

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Useful Organisations

Prison 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/ 

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