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  • Changing Tunes | Isie Potter and Laura
    When Laura found herself in HMP Eastwood Park serving the latest of a string of prison terms, something magical happened when she met Isie Potter, a music teacher who had recently become Musician Residence at the prison.In this emotional episode, they tell the extraordinary story of how Laura's life was transformed thanks to Isie's approach to her role for the charity Changing Tunes.You can donate to Changing Tunes here.And you can read the latest report from HM Inspector of Prisons about HMP Eastwood Park here, and the previous report here.Presenters:Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio AssociationPaula Harriott – Chief Executive, UnlockProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Faye DunnThe Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release.To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. To contact the show, please email [email protected] Charity in England & Wales 1114760 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • What is criminology? | Live from the University of Greenwich | Shahid Amin and Dr Ruth Armstrong
    Shahid Amin was serving a long sentence in HMP Grendon when he began studying criminology. This came after teenage years in which being engaged with the police and the criminal justice system overshadowed any early experiences with education. He has continued his further education and become an academic researcher after he was released from prison. Dr. Ruth Armstrong is a Postdoctorate Research Associate in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Liverpool. She has worked in criminal justice both in the UK and globally for over 20 years, and founded the Learning Together programme in which students from inside prison and outside prison studied in equal partnership.Our thanks to Dr. Ed Schreeche-Powell at the rest of the team at the University of Greenwich for making this recording possible.You can find out more about studying criminology at the University of Greenwich here.You can read about We Are All Criminals here.Presenters:Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio AssociationPaula Harriott – Chief Executive, UnlockProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Faye DunnThe Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release.To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. To contact the show, please email [email protected] Charity in England & Wales 1114760 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Frank's Walk
    One month into Frank Stedman's prison sentence, he lost his brother to suicide. Unable to attend the funeral, the prison put Frank into segregation because he was considered to be an escape risk. He spent 10 days on the block before being moved to a category A prison, HMP Belmarsh.Fast forward several years, Frank has completed his sentence and runs his own business. But he retains a desire to help others who are in prison to get through what can be the most difficult of times. He also loves National Prison Radio. And so when Frank contacted us out of the blue to ask if he'd be able to walk 200 miles in 10 days to raise money for the Prison Radio Association, we were delighted to support his incredible efforts.This is the story of Frank's walk, and of a man who retains an astonishingly positive outlook in spite of everything. It's an uplifting story of joy and optimism.To donate to Frank's Walk, visit Frank's Just Giving page.Presenters:Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio AssociationPaula Harriott – Chief Executive, UnlockProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Faye DunnThe Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release.To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. To contact the show, please email [email protected] Charity in England & Wales 1114760 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Your questions answered | David Breakspear and Dr. Ruth Armstrong
    We love receiving your questions, thoughts and comments. Email us at [email protected] this final episode before we take a summer break, we answer questions from listeners inside prison and listeners on the outside.David Breakspear is a peer mentor, advocate and ambassador for people who have been to prison. He spent time behind bars between 1985 and 2017, and uses his lived experience to support organisations including ADHD Liberty, 5asideCHESS and the National Suicide Prevention Alliance. Dr. Ruth Armstrong is a criminologist at the University of Liverpool and a consultant working to support change in government departments and third sector organisations. She’s worked in criminal justice both in the UK and globally for over 20 years, including playing a leading role in Prison Radio International, supporting the development of prison radio projects around the world. Organisations, books and links referred to in this programme include:UnlockHoward League for Penal ReformPrison Reform TrustPhilip Pettit on trustTrusting the UntrustworthyPACTPSI 75/2011 (Residential Services)Purposeful PrisonsWe Are All CriminalsFuck ItPresenters:Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio AssociationPaula Harriott – Chief Executive, UnlockProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Faye DunnThe Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release.To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. Registered Charity in England & Wales 1114760 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Windrush | James Batchelor and Colin McFarlane
    James Batchelor is an educator, musician, film-maker and producer. He spent a time behind bars where he became a presenter for National Prison Radio. Jimmy has continued to work with the Prison Radio Association in the many years since his release, and he’s been leading a series of workshops in prisons over the past few weeks as part of National Prison Radio’s contribution to Windrush Day. Colin McFarlane is an actor, voice artist and campaigner. He's the star of films including Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, as well as countless animations and TV series. Together with the singer Annie Lennox, he founded the Justice4Windrush campaign which aims to inform the British public about the on-going Windrush scandal and provide free legal support to people who have a legitimate claim for compensation.Presenters:Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio AssociationPaula Harriott – Chief Executive, UnlockProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Faye DunnThe Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release.To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. To contact the show, please email [email protected] Charity in England & Wales 1114760 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. The podcast tells the hidden stories from behind bars. Paula Harriott is Chief Executive of Unlock. She spent time in prison and now works to help those who have been to prison to contribute to the debate around crime and justice. Phil Maguire is the Chief Executive of the Prison Radio Association. He's worked in prisons for two decades and received an OBE for services to radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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