Podcasts about prison radio association

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It's called Hold or Fold and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.'Hold or Fold' explores gambling harm with an emphasis on the criminal justice system, your hosts Ben & Steve have both served time in prison as a direct result of their gambling.In this episode we're looking at betting shops and the role they play in the wider gambling culture. Ben & Steve let us know if betting shops played a part within their own journeys and we hear from two people who were impacted by betting shops for very different reasons…David lost a large amount in a betting shop and fell into a cycle of robbing them, to claim ‘revenge' - He ended up serving a 10 year prison sentence as a result of this. Meanwhile, Lady Unchained experienced this from the other side of the counter, working in a well-known betting shop for 5 years.USEFUL LINKS:David's Channel 4 DocumentaryDavid's YouTube channelLady UnchainedReframe Coaching GamcareGordon Moody GamfamGamlearnBet Know MoreBreakevenEpic Global SolutionsGambler's AnonymousCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It's called Hold or Fold and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.'Hold or Fold' explores gambling harm with an emphasis on the criminal justice system, your hosts Ben & Steve have both served time in prison as a direct result of their gambling. In this first episode they are introducing themselves to you, a brand new audience. They candidly share what got them into gambling, how it escalated and why this led to a prison sentence. What was that first night in prison like? How did they cope? And how were they able to turn their adversity into a positive? Plus, Ben & Steve will be taking their first listener question in ‘Cards On the Table' - We'd love to hear your questions too. To do this, use the links below. USEFUL LINKS: Reframe CoachingGamcareGambleAwareGambler's AnonymousBreakevenGamfamGamlearn Call the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

In this episode Jules is joined by audio producer, Faye. While in prison, Faye found herself presenting regular shows on National Prison Radio. Now, together with Jules, she continues this work on the outside with the Prison Radio Association. Faye talks about her passion for fitness, being a parent in prison and her work on the Secret Life of Prisons podcast.    Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Your feedback is really important as it lets our funders know what you think of the project, and helps make sure they continue to support Life After Prison.   So it would be a massive help if you could fill out this form and let us know what you think. Thank you so much!    Useful organisations:  Prison Reform Trust https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/  The Secret Life of Prisons Podcast https://secretlifeofprisons.libsyn.com/   Shannon Trust https://www.shannontrust.org.uk/    Contact us:  If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us. 

DJ Flight has been a constant throughout the many peaks and troughs of drum & bass. She's one of the genre's key chroniclers, with a real-time history of drum & bass in her archives as a radio presenter, and a level of behind the scenes involvement that spans decades. While Flight's advocacy for equitable gender representation in drum & bass through her EQ50 collective is the most visible, it's by no means the sole initiative. Her work also extends to the Prison Radio Association—the only radio station made specifically for incarcerated people—as well as the Windrush Stories series, which focuses on the cultural history and contributions of Afro-Caribbean migrants to the UK. Flight is also, plainly, a wicked DJ, who doesn't prefer one scene or subgenre over another—which also makes her a font of knowledge. (Her history of 2000s drum & bass is among the best genre deep dives we've ever published.) This RA Podcast is two hours of majestic, freewheeling beats that touch on every corner of drum & bass: from the minimalistic and razor-edged to ragga looseness, with a killer downtempo outro to smooth out the final landing. RA.942 is a first class journey from one of the scene's most enduring heroes. Big up Flight. @djflight Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/942

Jane has just about finished her three hour salad, and in the meantime Fi's been worrying about baths being anywhere but the bathroom. They're joined by Zak and Jules, Award-winning presenters of the podcast Life After Prison - run by the Prison Radio Association. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about the power of words. They hear from a special panel, hosted by poet Mr Gee, where guests Jerelle, Dee and Jeanno share their experiences of prison through their writing. This episode was originally made for the Bare Lit Festival, an independent, annual festival of stories, celebrating the work of creatives of colour. You can find out more about Bare Lit and listen to sessions from this year's festival here. Presenters: Phil Maguire and Paula Harriott Guests: Mr Gee, Jerelle, Dee and Jeanno Producers: Louisa Adams and Arthur Hagues   Useful Organisations Prison Reform Trust – https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/  NACRO – https://www.nacro.org.uk/ Unlock – https://unlock.org.uk/ PACT – https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/ Clinks Directory – https://www.clinks.org/directory If you need mental health support: CALM – https://www.thecalmzone.net/ CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight) Samaritans – https://www.samaritans.org/ Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours) MIND – https://www.mind.org.uk MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.) SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 – https://giveusashout.org/ Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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? Phil and Paula hear from Courtney, who went to prison when she was a teenager. She reveals the emotional trauma of being locked up and reflects on the role prison played in rebuilding her life. Earlier this year Courtney featured in the first episode of our sister podcast, Future Prison, where she shared her experiences with Dr Hegla Swindenbank, Executive Director for Youth Custody Services at the Ministry of Justice, and Dr Giles McCathie, Lead Psychologist for Youth Custody Services. You can listen to all seven episodes of Future Prison here, including a brand new episode following up those conversations six months on. Useful Organisations Prison Reform Trust NACRO Unlock PACT Clinks Directory If you need mental health support: CALM CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight) Samaritans Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours) MIND MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.) SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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 friendships in prison? In this episode of The Secret Life of Prisons, Phil and Paula talk about the ups and the downs of making friends inside. They're joined by guests Rob and Mike aka Boats, who made friends during their time in HMP Rochester and now co-host the podcast, Banged Up. Rob and Boats share stories of how they met and let us in on the secret to staying mates on the outside. You can listen to all fourteen episodes of Banged Up here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Useful Organisations Prison Reform Trust NACRO Unlock PACT Clinks Directory If you need mental health support: CALM CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight) Samaritans Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours) MIND MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.) SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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 sentence. We're back in the studio with two people who have been to prison and are now outside living with a 'life licence', to talk about 'hooks for change' and the what happens as the reality of being a 'lifer' dawns on you. They join Phil and Paula in the studio, along with criminologists Serena Wright and Ben Crewe. Serena is a researcher and Lecturer in Criminology in the Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Her research on prisons and penology has focused on short-term sentences and post-release ‘frustrated desistance' among women, and the experience of long-term incarceration among life-sentenced prisoners. Ben is Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge. He is interested in all aspects of prison life, including prison management, staff-prisoner relationships, public and private sector imprisonment, penal power and prisoner social life. Useful Organisations Prison Reform Trust NACRO Unlock PACT Clinks Directory If you need mental health support: CALM CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight) Samaritans Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours) MIND MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.) SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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 life sentence? We're joined by two people who have had this experience - both have been to prison and are now outside living with a 'life licence'. They join Phil and Paula in the studio, along with criminologists Serena Wright and Susie Hulley. Serena is a researcher and Lecturer in Criminology in the Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Her research on prisons and penology has focused on short-term sentences and post-release ‘frustrated desistance' among women, and the experience of long-term incarceration among life-sentenced prisoners. Susie is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge. She is interested in how young people are affected by the criminal justice system, particularly their experiences of criminalisation and imprisonment. Her recent work focuses on the application of ‘joint enterprise' by criminal justice practitioners (including lawyers and the police) and the impact of this legal doctrine on young people. Useful Organisations Prison Reform Trust NACRO Unlock PACT Clinks Directory If you need mental health support: CALM CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight) Samaritans Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours) MIND MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.) SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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. Here she shares her story of what it's like to have a young son while in prison, how she chooses recovery each day, and her aspirations for the future. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous The Forward Trust New Leaf Initiative NACRO Place2Be Frank – 0300 1236600 We Are With You Kaleidoscope Humankind Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

Lucinda and Andy hear from the head of the children's charity on leadership, government engagement and sticking to a purpose.They discuss the differences between his leadership roles in the Civil Service and voluntary sector and explore some of the challenges he is tackling now at the NSPCC, including falling volunteer numbers.Peter also explains his use of social media as a charity boss and his reticence to back causes that are not directly connected to preventing cruelty to children.Later in the episode, Justine Hendry, director at Ultimate Content, provides her top charity podcast picks, from Life After Prison by the Prison Radio Association to Diabetes UK's Diabetes Discussions and Centrepoint's Point Made. Listen to our previous episode, Podcasting for Charities, for more tips on starting a podcast for your organisation.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last summer, the Uncuffed team was invited to the world's first International Prison Radio Conference in Oslo, Norway. Formerly incarcerated producers and staff hopped on a plane (some for the first time in their lives), and joined other prison radio makers from countries like Australia, India, and the UK. On this special episode of Uncuffed, we're sharing a few of our favorite pieces from around the globe. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org. Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Hear more from the shows featured in this episode: The Secret Life of Prisons, from the UK's Prison Radio Association: www.prison.radio Jailbreak, from the Community Restorative Centre in Australia: www.crcnsw.org.au/services/jailbreak-radio Ear Hustle, from PRX's Radiotopia in the US: www.earhustlesq.com Inside Wire, from Colorado Prison Radio: www.coloradoprisonradio.com Tinka Tinka Foundation in India: www.tinkatinka.org/jail-music-2 Learn about all the programs that make up Prison Radio International: www.prison.radio/prison-radio-international

Sally and Kerensa are joined by Zak and Jules, the hosts of the Prison Radio Association's brand new podcast Life After Prison. At the age of 20, Jules was convicted and sent to prison. During her time behind bars she developed a passion for exercise and achieved her professional gym qualifications. Since her release she's worked as a personal trainer, and through this work she got involved with National Prison Radio, leading in-cell workouts on-air. She then successfully applied to be the co-host of Life After Prison. Zak has served a total of around nine years in prison, across three sentences. After release he started podcasting as a way of bringing the conversations he'd had in prison to the outside world. He's passionate about helping talented people behind bars to achieve their potential and leave the criminal justice system.  Life After Prison is building a community of people who can support each other through the experience of release and reintegration to society. Click here to watch Life After Prison on YouTube: https://youtu.be/by2wkIfNcTE

Every one loves an award right? There is very little better than having your hard work recognised by and in front of your industry peers and now, with the Audio Production Awards 2022 just around the corner, this could be your chance! On this episode of Voiceworks: Sound Business; Jim Salveson speaks to Chloe Straw (MD of Audio UK) and Lady Unchained (A previous winner of an Audio Production Award for her work with the Prison Radio Association) to find out exactly what it takes to win a gong and get some top tips on how to go about creating your entry. For more information on the Audio Production Awards sponsored by Audible: https://www.audiouk.org.uk/apas/ To find out more about Audio Train: https://www.audiouk.org.uk/audiotrain/ To find more from Lady Unchained and hear her work: https://www.unchainedpoetry.com/ Listen to "Bars" via the Prison Radio Association Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/nationalprisonradio/ Follow Voiceworks on Twitter @Voiceworks.ai and find us on LinkedIN at https://www.linkedin.com/company/voiceworks-ai For help with your audio strategy, you can contact the Voiceworks team via voicecworks.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Michael McMillan is a playwright, mixed-media artist, curator, and educator, arguably best known for his installation, The West Indian Front Room now housed at Hoxton's Museum of the Home. Dr McMillan has had many works produced by the Royal Court Theatre, Channel 4, and BBC Radio 4. His parents came to the UK from St Vincent & the Grenadines in 1959. Windrush Stories: Hackney Edition was produced by DJ Flight for Prison Radio Association. It's part of the Hackney Windrush Public Programme, curated by Create London in partnership with Hackney Council and supported by Freelands Foundation. Visit our website windrushstories.com for more episodes and resources for schools at key-stage 1-3.

Michelle Dornelly is a life-long Hackney resident of St Lucian and Jamaican descent. She's a community organiser who founded the Children With Voices charity and numerous community food hubs across the borough to provide vulnerable people with food packages, seasonal gifts, and general support during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://childrenwithvoices.wixsite.com/london Windrush Stories: Hackney Edition was produced by DJ Flight for Prison Radio Association. It's part of the Hackney Windrush Public Programme, curated by Create London in partnership with Hackney Council and supported by Freelands Foundation. Visit our website windrushstories.com for more episodes and resources for schools at key-stage 1-3.

Mr Gee is a poet and veteran of the UK spoken word scene. He's a writer, broadcaster, actor, and advisor; Gee has also worked extensively within the criminal justice system and is a Shoreditch local, currently leading Rich Mix's New Creatives project. His mother moved to London from Guyana in the 1960s. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kKeWMpksOdvB3bFA4jPog Windrush Stories: Hackney Edition was produced by DJ Flight for Prison Radio Association. It's part of the Hackney Windrush Public Programme, curated by Create London in partnership with Hackney Council and supported by Freelands Foundation. Visit our website windrushstories.com for more episodes and resources for schools at key-stage 1-3.

Cleveland Watkiss MBE was born in Clapton, 1959 to Jamaican parents. He is an award-winning vocalist, composer, actor, and voice professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, who co-founded the Jazz Warriors, and hosted the seminal Metalheadz Sunday Sessions, at Blue Note, Hoxton Square. https://www.clevelandwatkiss.co.uk/   Windrush Stories: Hackney Edition was produced by DJ Flight for Prison Radio Association. It's part of the Hackney Windrush Public Programme, curated by Create London in partnership with Hackney Council and supported by Freelands Foundation. Visit our website windrushstories.com for more episodes and resources for schools at key-stage 1-3.

Today's episode is packed with news, and a little bit of commentary too!Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influenceYour own influence as hostUsing music to cover your difficult editsAmazon Music's helpful email Zencastr Introducing Smart Filters: Remove Long PausesSamsung's new appI'm particularly happy to see this one: Head of Podcasts at the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Check out the job in the PodJobs.net website,And my own updates! I'm starting a new show in Spanish, and you can sign up to the email sequence for Adventures in Podcasting here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a7x2c7And if you're looking for a media host to host your show, check out Buzzsprout through this affiliate link. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.

As a society, we send close to 100,000 people to prison each year. But what happens to people while they're behind bars? Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken are forensic psychologists who work in prisons. Their role is to help people in prison look at the harm they've caused to other people, understand why it happened and figure out how to make changes to prevent further offending after they've been released. In Behind the Crime, they take the time to understand the life of someone who's ended up in prison, and what happened afterwards. In this episode, they talk to 23 year-old Courtney, a mum who received a five-year sentence for her part in a series of armed robberies at the age of 17. Through the course of the conversation, they explore some of the key events in Courtney's life and track some of the threads that led her down a path to prison. At the same time, Sally and Kerensa explain some of the methods they use to reach the core factors that can lead to people harming others – and how they then work with people in prison to prevent further harm from happening in the future. Producer: Andrew Wilkie Editor: Hugh Levinson A BBC Radio Current Affairs and Prison Radio Association co-production for BBC Radio 4 Image: Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken. Credit: Christopher Terry/Prison Radio Association

This week we are joined by Phil Maguire, Chief Executive at Prison Radio Association.  He provides insights into the UK's National Prison Radio, and all the great work they do.  More  than simply a radio station, National Prison Radio is making a real impact for justice informed individuals in the UK and beyond!   Radio programs, podcasts, and so much more!  Discover how Phil and his team have touched the lives of so many individuals in and out of prison.  The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ The Paragon Group: https://theparagongroupllc.com/      

Callum Hutchinson has navigated the criminal justice system since he was 16 years old.  All his crimes were closely connected to alcohol abuse, but not once was it suggested to him that he should address his use of drink. In his essay, Callum describes in extraordinary detail what happened when he was stabbed nine times during a violent assault. He goes on to explain how he was offered an exit ramp from crime. Callum's essay comes from the book Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship. You can download the book for free at www.khulisa.co.uk/resources/humane-justice It's produced by the Prison Radio Association. www.khulisa.co.uk www.prison.radio

Brenda Birungi, AKA Lady Unchained, works to prove that there is life after prison. Through her poetry she tells her own personal story, and the stories of those with experience of the criminal justice system. In her essay, she shares her own experiences of kindness in prison. Brenda's essay comes from the book Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship. You can download the book for free at www.khulisa.co.uk/resources/humane-justice It's produced by the Prison Radio Association. www.khulisa.co.uk www.prison.radio

Michael Campbell, aka The Tartan Con, served over four years in prisons across the country. He now works in prisons to develop practical solutions, grounded in his experience, to tackle anxiety, stress and frustration. Michael's essay comes from the book Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship. You can download the book for free at www.khulisa.co.uk/resources/humane-justice It's produced by the Prison Radio Association. www.khulisa.co.uk www.prison.radio

Mr Gee has performed poetry for two decades. He specialises in running poetry workshops and has vast experience of working in prisons. Perhaps best knows as the 'Poet Laureate' on Russell Brand's infamous BBC Radio 2 show, he's toured the world and had his work featured in The Times and The Guardian. Mr Gee has written a brand new poem exclusively for Humane Justice. Gee's essay comes from the book Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship. You can download the book for free at www.khulisa.co.uk/resources/humane-justice It's produced by the Prison Radio Association. www.khulisa.co.uk www.prison.radio

Tanjit Dosanjh is an optometrist. When his father went to prison, he decided he wanted to help people in prison by using his professional skills. He learned of optical labs in California's prisons, and raised enough money to launch an optical training lab inside HMP Standford Hill in 2012. Since then, he's trained 60 prisoners, 45 of whom have secured jobs with opticians.  He also secured optometry contracts with 60 prisons. Spectacles are made by prisoners, which makes the organisation financially self-sustaining. Tanjit's essay comes from the book Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship. You can download the book for free at www.khulisa.co.uk/resources/humane-justice It's produced by the Prison Radio Association. www.khulisa.co.uk www.prisonopticians.org www.prison.radio

Jayne Richards works for the criminal justice charity Catch 22. She has won several awards for her work, including an Outstanding Service award presented to her by Princess Anne. In 2005 she received a life sentence and served ten years behind bars. She is serving the remainder on a life licence. Jayne describes in emotional detail what it was like arriving in prison from the courtroom where she'd received her sentence, and her first visit with her baby son. She describes the moments of kindness that stopped her from ending her own life, and shares what she's learnt about crime and justice. This episode contains strong language. Jayne's essay comes from the book Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship. You can download the book for free at www.khulisa.co.uk/resources/humane-justice It's produced by the Prison Radio Association. www.khulisa.co.uk www.catch-22.org.uk www.prison.radio

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. These conversations made up the first six episodes of this series. This seventh and final episode brings those senior bosses back to the studio as we reflect on those original conversations, and the changed reality for prisons in the era of Coronavirus. Featuring: Sonia Flynn, Chief Probation Officer and Director of Women at HM Prison and Probation Service; Tanya Robinson OBE, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at HM Prison and Probation Service; Helga Swindenbank, who is Executive Director for Youth Custody Services at the Ministry of Justice. Future Prison was produced with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust. Presenter: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus Producer: Suzi Dale For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio

The Prison Radio Association is the charity that produces this podcast. Our day job is running National Prison Radio, which is the world's first national radio station for people in prison. It broadcasts 24/7 into the cells of 80,000 people in prison across England and Wales. Last night, Thursday 26 November, we attended not one, but TWO award ceremonies. Both online. One was the Criminal Justice Alliance Media Awards, and the other was the Audio Production Awards, one of the major dates in the UK media calendar. It was hosted by Jeremy Vine and Snoochie Shy. It was an amazing night, and we wanted to tell our listeners in prison all about it. We also wanted to give you the chance to hear some of what makes National Prison Radio special. Presenters: Andrew Wilkie and Brenda Birungi Guests: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus, Anthony Olanipekun, Nancy Prentice, Jerelle Forbes, Phil Maguire Producer: Andrew Wilkie

Gabby spent over four years in prison away from her daughter. In this episode of Future Prison, Gabby talks to Sonia Flynn, Chief Probation Officer and Director of Women at HM Prison and Probation Service about being a parent behind bars, and her experience of imprisonment. Future Prison was produced with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust. Presenter: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio

Kelly was one of just over 3,700 women behind bars - most of whom are in for non-violent offences. In this episode of Future Prison, Kelly talks to Sonia Flynn, Chief Probation Officer and Director of Women at HM Prison and Probation Service about the experience of women behind bars. Future Prison was produced with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust. Presenter: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio

Daniel's mum ran out of the courtroom crying when he was found guilty. He wasn't expecting a guilty verdict and he was taken straight to Pentonville prison.  In this episode of Future Prison, Daniel talks to Tanya Robinson OBE, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at HM Prison and Probation Service about why young black men are so over-represented in the prison system. Future Prison was produced with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust. Presenter: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio

Victoria spent time in Holloway and Send prisons and, as a young Black woman, she found they treated her very differently.  In this episode of Future Prison, she talks to Tanya Robinson OBE, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, about conditions for Black people behind bars. Future Prison was produced with support from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust. Presenter: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio

Ear Hustle will be back with new episodes starting September 9. In the meantime, we talk with people experiencing the COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin and other California prisons, firsthand. Plus, we’re not the only podcast sharing stories and highlighting voices from prison and post-incarceration. Here are a few other shows to check out over the summer: The Secret Life of Prisons, from the Prison Radio Association in the UK Featured in this episode: “The Arrival” Birds Eye View, made by women in the Darwin Correctional Centre in Australia Featured in this episode: “Making HERstory” Uncuffed, produced by men incarcerated at Solano and San Quentin state prisons in California for KALW Featured in this episode: “Sky Boii” and “Maserati-E” More songs by Remus Sam Langi at the bottom of the page here Life on the Outside, produced by Lucy Copp Featured in this episode: “Mother California” Snap Judgment’s story “The Officer” Voices of San Quentin on Instagram @VoicesofSanQuentin Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Find a full list of episode credits, and a list of more shows about life inside and post-incarceration, at earhustlesq.com.

Ali was 19 years old when he found himself in a bus on the way to the notorious Young Offender Institution at Feltham, in west London.  In this episode of Future Prison, he talks to Helga Swindenbank, who is Executive Director for Youth Custody Services at the Ministry of Justice, about what sort of institutions are suitable for young adults who have committed crimes. Also in the studio, 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. Presenter: Hilary Ineomo-Marcus For more information on the work of the Prison Radio Association, visit www.prison.radio

Courtney 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

A new virus grips the world. Echoes tells the true stories of four people whose lives were changed forever. Echoes is a unique drama, originally broadcast on National Prison Radio, the world's first national radio station for prisoners. The script is created entirely from the words of the real people portrayed. Actors are listening to the recordings through headphones and repeating what they say. It was filmed and recorded entirely on location in HMP Brixton. You can watch the film on the Prison Radio Association's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/1XbfV_96QX0 CAST: Lizzie - Natalie Perera Sophie - Harriet Madeley Pank - Mark Knightley George - Deven Moda SCRIPT: Harriet Madeley PRODUCER: Andrew Wilkie Echoes is a co-production between Crowded Room and the Prison Radio Association www.thisiscrowdedroom.co.uk www.prison.radio

Consultant Nik Goodman from Bounce, Muna Ahmed from Prison Radio Association and Chris North from North Media Talent join Trevor Dann for the February 2020 RadioToday Roundtable. Plus David Lloyd has more archive audio from this week in history in RadioMoments.  Processing by Ian Deeley. Voiceover by Hannah Patterson. Original music by Mcasso.

The secrets of life behind bars, revealed in a new podcast series. Joshua Rozenberg meets the ex-prisoners and others behind the project from The Prison Radio Association and The Prison Reform Trust. The bedroom tax and why the Court of Appeal got it wrong, plus online courts and the future of justice. Photo: Joshua Rozenberg with The Secret Life of Prisons presenters and contributors: Paula Harriott, Head of Prisoner Engagement at Prison Reform Trust. Brenda Birungi, Poet and Founder of Unchained poetry. David Breakspear, Prison Reform Campaigner. Phil Maguire, Chief Executive of the Prison Radio Association. If you are feeling emotionally distressed and would like details of organisations which offer advice and support, go online to bbc.co.uk/actionline or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information 0800 066 066. Producers: Diane Richardson and Neil Koenig.

Keith, Camilla and David reminisce about their favourite childhood sitcoms, which leads them serendipitously onto today's interview. In the hot seat is Phil Maguire, pioneer of National Prison Radio – a station that broadcasts to more than 100 prisons across the UK. Phil reveals how it all began and why one prison officer has likened him to a second-hand car salesman. Good Charity Bad Charity is presented by Keith Davis, Camilla McGibbon and David Prest. It is produced by Dan Hardoon at Whistledown. Email: info@whistledown.net #PhilMaguire #prisonradio #charitytalks #charitytrustees #charitydiscussion

Radio produced and broadcast by prisoners for prisoners has emerged as something of a media social movement with initiatives and developments happening in many parts of the world. Charlotte Bedford played a founding role in the establishment of the UK National Prison Radio service and her book, “Making Waves Behind Bars”, just published, presents a history of the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Currently she’s investigating ways that radio can be used - both inside and outside of prisons in South Australia - to improve the wellbeing of prisoners and better prepare them for reintegration into society.

In this final episode, Mark hits rock bottom. Can he get through it?  If you or someone you know is affected by loan sharks, call 0300 555 2222. Double Bubble is produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign. Written and voiced by Carl Cattermole. Produced by Katie Bilboa. Mastering by Steve Wyatt. Artwork by Imogen Shaw. To donate to the Prison Radio Association charity, visit www.justgiving.com/prisonradioassociation

The loan sharks are closing in - and Mark and his family are trapped in a very dark place.  If you or someone you know is affected by loan sharks, call 0300 555 2222. Double Bubble is produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign. Written and voiced by Carl Cattermole. Produced by Katie Bilboa. Mastering by Steve Wyatt. Artwork by Imogen Shaw. To donate to the Prison Radio Association charity, visit www.justgiving.com/prisonradioassociation

Mark’s family receive a delivery, but it doesn’t last long…  If you or someone you know is affected by loan sharks, call 0300 555 2222. Double Bubble is produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign. Written and voiced by Carl Cattermole. Produced by Katie Bilboa. Mastering by Steve Wyatt. Artwork by Imogen Shaw. To donate to the Prison Radio Association charity, visit www.justgiving.com/prisonradioassociation

Mark decides it’s time to do something about his money issues – so he visits Danny, the money guy on his wing… If you or someone you know is affected by loan sharks, call 0300 555 2222. Double Bubble is produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign. Written and voiced by Carl Cattermole. Produced by Katie Bilboa. Mastering by Steve Wyatt. Artwork by Imogen Shaw. To donate to the Prison Radio Association charity, visit www.justgiving.com/prisonradioassociation

Mark’s halfway through his prison sentence, and his family’s debts are starting to stack up…  If you or someone you know is affected by loan sharks, call 0300 555 2222. Double Bubble is produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign. Written and voiced by Carl Cattermole. Produced by Katie Bilboa. Mastering by Steve Wyatt. Artwork by Imogen Shaw. To donate to the Prison Radio Association charity, visit www.justgiving.com/prisonradioassociation

Double Bubble is a nail-biting five-part prison drama about loan sharks. Coming to your podcast app on Monday 30th April. Produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign.