Future Prison: Helga, Tanya and Sonia from the Ministry of Justice
Future Prison
In spring 2020, before Coronavirus hit, we recorded conversations between six people who have been to prison and three senior members of Ministry of Justice staff.
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Future Prison: Gabby
Future Prison
Gabby spent over four years in jail away from her daughter.
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Future Prison: Kelly
Future Prison
Kelly was one of just over 3,700 women behind bars.
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Future Prison: Daniel
Future Prison
Daniel wasn't expecting a guilty verdict, but in court he was convicted and taken straight to Pentonville.
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Future Prison: Victoria
Future Prison
Victoria spent time in Holloway and Send prisons. As a young Black woman, she found they treated her very differently.
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Future Prison: Ali
Future Prison
Ali was 19 when he found himself at the gates of HMYOI Feltham.
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Future Prison: Courtney
Future Prison
Hilary Ineomo-Marcus talks to Courtney, who went to prison at the age of 20, and served two and a half years inside. Now 22, she's living in a bail hostel in Liverpool.
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Coming Soon: Future Prison
Future Prison
Coming Soon: Future Prison
info_outlineCourtney went to prison at the age of 20, and served two and a half years inside. Now aged 22, she's living in a bail hostel in Liverpool.
Courtney came into our studio a few months after she was released from prison. She's aiming to complete her degree and is also looking for employment. She's also enjoying spending time with her daughter.
Also in the studio is Helga Swindenbank, who is Executive Director for Youth Custody Services at the Ministry of Justice, and Dr Giles McCathie, who is Lead Psychologist for Youth Custody Services.
Future Prison was produced with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust.
For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio