The Future of Prisons? - Reflecting on this series and introducing a NEW MINI SERIES 👀

Today’s episode is a little different — it’s our wrap-up for the main series. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spoken to so many incredible people who’ve opened up about their lives, their time inside, and what happened next. We’ve heard stories of resilience, moments that really shook us, and insights that challenged how we think about the system. In this episode, we’re looking back at those conversations — what’s stayed with us, what we’ve learned, and the bigger themes that connect them all. We also share what’s coming next — including the mini-series we’ve been working on that will take an even deeper look at prison, the system, and its future. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:Working Chance (London) - Helps women with convictions into employment, offering career coaching, skills training, and support for those exploring self-employment or entrepreneurship.  https://workingchance.org/  The forward Trust - Works across prisons and communities to support people overcoming addiction, offending, homelessness, and barriers to employment. https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/  Mind (UK-wide) – Provides support and advice for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.  https://www.mind.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.  💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok  📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio  ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.