Voices of Lived Experience

Those with lived experience of the justice system are a powerful force in driving systemic change. Hear from a collection of these voices, and what they think needs to change to better support those with involvement in the justice system.

IN CONVERSATION WITH … LILLY LEWIS

In this episode, Edwina talks to Lilly Lewis, Domestic Abuse Campaigner about her story as a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, and her experience in the justice system. Lilly now works as One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor, ensuring the voices of women affected by the criminal justice system are included across our work.

Please note this podcast discusses domestic abuse, coercive control, rape and sexual assault that listeners may find distressing.

WOMEN, TRAUMA AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. In conversation with…Katie, Claire, Tina and Maya.

This set of interviews were recorded at the very start of the JUSTICE podcast in 2018, with four incredible women on their stories of surviving trauma, both inside and outside of prison.

These interviews touch on topics including domestic and sexual violence, moving from the care system to the prison system, mental health in prison and the harms of maternal imprisonment.

Participant names have been changed to protect their identities.

Please note, these interviews include descriptions of abuse and harm that some listeners may find distressing.

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 … THE TARTAN CON

In this episode Edwina talks to the Tartan Con. An ex-prisoner turned prison employee, he chooses to be referred to by a pseudonym to allow his work to be heard above views or judgements about his past. Passionate about prison reform, the Tartan Con currently works in the private prison sector, seeking to improve the quality of life for residents and staff, with the aim to help reduce suicide and self-harm rates within prisons.

Follow the Tartan Con on Twitter @TheTartanCon