Support for Women in the Community
What role can community support play in diverting women away from, or reducing further involvement in the justice system? Hear from a collection of voices providing vital and innovative support for women in the community.
IN CONVERSATION WITH … SOFIA BUNCY
In this episode Edwina speaks to Sofia Buncy MBE, the pioneering Founder and Director of the multi-award-winning Muslim Women in Prison Project. Established in 2013 to document and research the experiences of Muslim women in criminal justice system, the project delivers a community-based culturally appropriate service for Muslim women returning to communities.
In this episode, Sofia sheds light on the challenges these women face, and shares how her ground-breaking project is giving voice to the experiences of Muslim women in the criminal justice system.
Follow Sofia and the work of the Muslim Women in Prison Project on Twitter @MWIPproject.
IN CONVERSATION WITH …JOY DOAL
Edwina speaks Joy Doal, CEO of Anawim, Birmingham’s Centre for Women. Anawim is an award-winning Women's Centre with over 30 years' experience. They provide support, advocacy and campaign on a local and national level. Anawim’s mission is to help women from all backgrounds and communities in and around Birmingham to get the support they deserve. Anawim also run Dawn House, a safe, secure and trauma-responsive residential centre for women leaving prison.
Learn more about Anawim by visiting their website https://anawim.co.uk/ and follow them of Twitter @Anawim_BCW.
IN CONVERSATION WITH … HANNAH SHEAD
In this episode Edwina speaks to Hannah Shead, the CEO of Trevi. Operating since 1993, Trevi is an award-winning women’s charity in Devon. Their mission is to provide safe and nurturing spaces where women in recovery can heal, grow and thrive. Set up to support women experiencing alcohol and drug misuse issues and their children, Trevi runs the only UK residential rehabilitation centre exclusively for mothers and their children. Hannah discusses Trevi’s beginnings, and shares how the charity has continued to develop to meet the needs of women in their community.
To learn more about the work of Trevi visit www.trevi.org.uk
Follow Trevi on Twitter: @TreviWomen
IN CONVERSATION WITH ... LISA DANDO
In this episode, Edwina talks to Lisa Dando, Director of Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) who help women from all backgrounds, facing all kinds of issues, to live happier lives. BWC work closely with women in the justice system including running a new pilot project to provide support to women at risk of breaching their community orders and going to prison. Lisa shares that there is real need for gender-specific services and the importance of community alternatives to prison.
Follow BWC on Twitter: @BTNWomensCentre
Find out more about Brighton Women’s Centre here
EDWINA ON THE ROAD - AT STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S REFUGE
Edwina is on the road, taking the short trip from Drake Hall Prison to see how women suffering trauma are being helped and supported by Staffordshire Women's Aid.