Exploring Justice System Reform
What reform to our justice system is needed to ensure it is fair and humane? And, importantly, how do we go about creating the changes we want to see? Listen to this collection to learn from those on the frontline of driving reform to our justice system, and advocating for those affected by injustice.
IN CONVERSATION WITH … PAVAN DHALIWAL
In this episode Edwina speaks to Pavan Dhaliwal CEO of Revolving Doors Agency who work to end the revolving door of crisis and crime. The organisation creates and shares research, influences policy and evaluates services, making sure the voices of those with lived experience are central to their work. Pavan explains their belief that justice system reform cannot be achieved without the voices of those who have had direct experience of the system themselves.
Follow Revolving Doors Agency on Twitter: @RevDoors
IN CONVERSATION WITH… NAIMA SAKANDE
Edwina speaks to advocate and campaigner, Naima Sakande about her work challenging the practice of imprisonment for non-payment of Council Tax and TV license fines, and its disproportionate impact on women and children. Naima is Deputy Director of justice charity APPEAL and manages their Women’s Justice Initiative - using impact litigation to challenge miscarriages of justice for women experiencing multiple and severe disadvantage. She produces APPEAL’S Surviving Injustice podcast, is a trustee of the charity Women in Prison and creator and host of the podcast, Third Culture.
IN CONVERSATION WITH … THE RT REVD RACHEL TREWEEK
In this episode, Edwina talks to The Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England. They discuss her role as Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons and her important work in the House of Lords, raising the need for justice system reform, particularly for women. Listen as Bishop Rachel describes the insights she has gained into many areas of the justice system that inform her passion for advocating for change.
Follow Bishop Rachel on Twitter: @BishGloucester
IN CONVERSATION WITH… GETHIN JONES
In this episode, Edwina talks to Gethin Jones, founder of Unlocking Potential and inspirational speaker, trainer and coach. He talks about how the justice system has been a part of his whole life and drawing on his own experiences of prison, Gethin now dedicates his time to reforming the justice system and making it fit for purpose. Gethin shares that a prison under his leadership would place a strong emphasis on human-to-human relationships, have a real community feel and give people in prison a sense of ownership.
Follow Gethin on Twitter: @GethinUnlocks
IN CONVERSATION WITH ... NINA CHAMPION
In this episode, Edwina talks to Nina Champion, Director of the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA), a network of 160 organisations working towards a fair and effective justice system. Nina shares the CJA’s important work on building a fit for purpose and diverse workforce, including tackling race and gender disparity and implementing processes of scrutiny and accountability within the justice system.
Follow Nina on Twitter: @ninachampioncja