In this episode, Joel Dunn, founder of The Paradigm Project, shares his journey from prison to founding a charity focused on preventing youth involvement in the criminal justice system. He talks about his background, how it all started with a mentoring course in prison, and the support network that helped him rebuild his life. Joel also discusses the importance of understanding his own story, why he chose to work in prevention, and the impact of The Paradigm Project’s work. Plus, he shares insights from his research into the school-to-prison pipeline.   This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW73443222 BCX0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube. 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 <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">this form</a> and let us know what you think. Thank you so much!  Useful organisations:  Mind (UK-wide) – Provides support and advice for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://www.mind.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mind.org.uk/</a>   Helpline: 0300 123 3393  Samaritans (UK-wide) – A 24/7 helpline for anyone feeling distressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://www.samaritans.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.samaritans.org/</a>   Helpline: 116 123  SurvivorsUK (UK-wide) – Provides support for men and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://www.survivorsuk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.survivorsuk.org/</a>   Helpline: 020 3322 1860 (Text and WhatsApp support available)  CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) (UK-wide) – Focuses on preventing male suicide but supports anyone in crisis.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.thecalmzone.net/</a>   Helpline: 0800 58 58 58  Shout (UK-wide) – A free, 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis, providing immediate support.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://giveusashout.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://giveusashout.org/</a>   Text: 85258   Spark2Life (London) – Offers mentoring and workshops to help young people and adults make positive life changes, often led by individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.   <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://www.spark2life.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spark2life.co.uk/</a>   Exit Foundation (London) – Supports individuals looking to leave gang involvement and criminal lifestyles by providing mentoring, education, and employment opportunities.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://www.exitfoundation.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.exitfoundation.org.uk/</a>  The Paradigm Project (National) – Tackles social inequality for young people with a focus on prevention and addressing the school-to-prison pipeline.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://paradigmproject.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://paradigmproject.co.uk/</a>   Change for Good (London) – aim to empower those leaving prison and resettling in London to transform their lives through mentoring, advocacy, and peer support.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://www.changeforgood.info/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.changeforgood.info/</a>  Key4Life (Somerset and London) – Helps young men at risk of offending or who have been in prison to transform their lives through mentoring, employability programs, and emotional resilience training. Their innovative approach includes music, sports, and equine therapy to build confidence and create opportunities for lasting change.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://key4life.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://key4life.org.uk/</a>   Step Together (Bristol and Bath) – Works with offenders and ex-offenders, providing mentoring and volunteer placements to rebuild their confidence and skills.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://www.step-together.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.step-together.org.uk/</a>   Sacro (Scotland-wide) – Offers tailored support to prevent reoffending, including mentoring and housing advice.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href="https://www.sacro.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.sacro.org.uk/</a>   Northern Ireland Alternatives (Belfast and Derry/Londonderry) – A restorative justice organization that supports individuals reintegrating into the community.  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://www.alternativesrj.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.alternativesrj.co.uk/</a>   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: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW166002114 BCX0" href= "https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</a>

In this episode, Joel Dunn, founder of The Paradigm Project, shares his journey from prison to founding a charity focused on preventing youth involvement in the criminal justice system. He talks about his background, how it all started with a...

How Prison Sparked a Mission to Prevent Youth Offending | Joel Dunn

In this episode, Jules sits down with social impact entrepreneur, Barbara Burton. While awaiting trail, Barbara wrote a sixteen-page business plan, which became her first social enterprise during her twelve month prison sentence. Barbara talks about becoming an entrepreneur, the art of pivoting and being named as one of the BBC’s 100 Women of the World.    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 <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW173381422 BCX0" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">this form</a> and let us know what you think. Thank you so much!  Useful organisations: Evolve Denim    <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraburtonevolvedenim/?originalSubdomain=uk">https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraburtonevolvedenim/?originalSubdomain=uk</a> Working Chance https://workingchance.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.  💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok  📧 Email us: <a class="Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW173381422 BCX0" href= "mailto:podcasts@prison.radio" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">podcasts@prison.radio</a>  ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: <a class="Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW173381422 BCX0" href= "https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</a>  📢 Complete our survey: <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW173381422 BCX0" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6</a>

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    In this episode, Jules sits down with social impact entrepreneur, Barbara Burton. While awaiting trail, Barbara wrote a sixteen-page business plan, which became her first social enterprise during her twelve month prison sentence. Barbara...

Life After Prison The Spark: Barbara

In this episode of Life After Prison, Zak and Jules discuss the SDS40 scheme which facilitates early release from prison. They reflect on their own experiences and on the impact of families and friends of those being released. They discuss whether this scheme is a long-term solution and if not, what needs to change.  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 <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">this form</a> and let us know what you think. Thank you so much! This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW103487423 BCX0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube. Useful organisations:   Switchback (London) – supports young men aged 18-30 leaving prison by providing intensive, one-to-one mentorship and practical support to help them build stable and fulfilling lives. Their holistic approach focuses on personal growth, securing employment, and avoiding reoffending.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "http://www.switchback.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">http://www.switchback.org.uk</a>  Breakthrough (London) – Breakthrough Social Enterprise is a pioneering organisation dedicated to empowering individuals from underserved and marginalised backgrounds, including those leaving prison and with criminal records, to transform their lives through education, skills development, and employment opportunities. <a href= "https://www.wearebreakthrough.org/">https://www.wearebreakthrough.org/</a>  Working Chance (London) – They help women secure sustainable employment by offering workshops, career coaching, and job placement services, aiming to challenge stigma and foster inclusion.  <a href= "http://www.workingchance.org">http://www.workingchance.org</a> Partners of Prisoners (POPS) (North West) – POPS supports prisoners' families, recognizing the challenges they face during imprisonment and release. They offer family support, resettlement programs, and advocacy for individuals leaving prison, ensuring they and their families have the resources to reintegrate smoothly.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "http://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">http://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk</a>    St. Giles Trust (Nationwide) – Provides individualised support for people leaving prison, focusing on practical needs like housing, employment, and managing financial issues. They have specialized services for those who may need extra guidance and stability after early release.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk</a>   The Forward Trust (England) – Provides support for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. They offer services that include counseling and rehabilitation for people in and out of prison, particularly beneficial for those on early release who may be navigating complex mental health needs.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk</a>   The Wallich (Cardiff) – A homelessness and resettlement charity that provides support to people exiting the prison system, with emphasis on stable housing and community reintegration.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://thewallich.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://thewallich.com</a>   Apex Scotland – Provides services to reduce reoffending and support reintegration, including employment and training programs for early release individuals.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.apexscotland.org.uk</a>   Extern (Northern Ireland) – Supports people with criminal records, offering mental health, addiction, and resettlement services, focusing on helping early release individuals adjust.  <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://www.extern.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.extern.org</a>  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: <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW195466321 BCX0" href= "https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</a>

In this episode of Life After Prison, Zak and Jules discuss the SDS40 scheme which facilitates early release from prison. They reflect on their own experiences and on the impact of families and friends of those being released. They discuss whether...

Released From Prison Early?

In this episode Jules speaks to Catherine, a qualified personal trainer at Fitness Rush. Catherine and Jules share a love of fitness – but it’s something Catherine only recently discovered on her sobriety journey. After living through cycles of addiction, homelessness and criminality, Catherine talks about finding stability, being nominated for a National Fitness Award, and using her past as her purpose.  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 <a href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6">this form</a> and let us know what you think. Thank you so much! Useful organisations:  Change Grow Live <a href= "https://www.changegrowlive.org/">https://www.changegrowlive.org/</a>   Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) <a href= "https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/">https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/</a>   Fitness Rush <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW65466176 BCX0" href= "https://www.fitnessrush.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.fitnessrush.co.uk/</a>   Cambridge Cyrenians <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW65466176 BCX0" href= "https://cambridgecyrenians.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://cambridgecyrenians.org.uk/</a>   Winter Comfort <a class="Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW65466176 BCX0" href= "https://wintercomfort.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://wintercomfort.org.uk/</a>   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.  💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok  📧 Email us: <a class="Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW221994045 BCX0" href= "mailto:podcasts@prison.radio" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">podcasts@prison.radio</a>  ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  🖥️ Website: <a class="Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW221994045 BCX0" href= "https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</a>  📢 Complete our survey: <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW221994045 BCX0" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6</a>

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After living through cycles of addiction, homelessness and criminality, Catherine talks about finding stability, being nominated for a National Fitness Award, and using her past as her purpose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW221994045 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":0}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;So it would be a massive help if you could fill out&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW221994045 BCX0" lang= "EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink"&gt;this form&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;and let us know what you think.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;Thank you so much!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br class= "SCXW221994045 BCX0" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br class= "SCXW221994045 BCX0" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW221994045 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW221994045 BCX0"&gt;Useful&lt;/span&gt; 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In this episode of Life After Prison, we’re joined by Kate Fraser, Head of Practice at Women In Prison, an organisation dedicated to supporting women impacted by the criminal justice system. Kate shares her journey through the prison system and into this work, exploring the unique challenges women face within the system. Kate also shares her vision of what real, systemic change could look like for women in the justice system and why inclusive, trauma-informed approaches are key to creating lasting solutions. This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW29706321 BCX0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube. 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<a class="c-link" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" data-sk= "tooltip_parent"> this form</a> and let us know what you think. Thank you so much! Useful organisations: <a href= "https://womeninprison.org.uk/">Women In Prison</a> – Advocacy, housing support, and community programs for women affected by the justice system.  <a href= "https://crisis.org.uk">Crisis</a> – Provides support and resources to end homelessness, including housing, education, and employment support.   <a href= "https://shelter.org.uk">Shelter</a> – Offers housing advice and support to those facing homelessness, helping with housing rights and advocacy. <a href= "https://birthcompanions.org.uk">Birth Companions</a> – Supports pregnant women and mothers in prison and in the community, focusing on the well-being of mothers and their babies. <a href= "https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk">Hibiscus Initiatives</a> – Works with women in the justice system, particularly those from migrant and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds, offering support with resettlement and social integration.  <a href= "https://cleanbreak.org.uk">Clean Break</a> – A theatre company that works with women who have lived experience in the criminal justice system, offering training and community through arts and theatre. <a href= "https://anawim.co.uk">Anawim</a> – Provides holistic support for women involved with the criminal justice system, helping with housing, mental health, and employment.   <a href= "https://togetherwomen.org">Together Women</a> – Focuses on reducing female reoffending by providing tailored support services for women in the justice system across Northern England. <a href= "https://womensaid.org.uk">Women’s Aid</a> – Local support resources for women affected by domestic abuse.    Find local support via Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/womens-aid-directory/ <a href= "https://howardleague.org">The Howard League for Penal Reform</a> – Working for less crime, safer communities, and fewer people in prison, with a focus on women and young people. <a href= "https://weareagenda.org">Agenda</a> – An alliance for women and girls at risk, advocating for systemic changes and offering resources on trauma and mental health.    <a href= "https://advancecharity.org.uk">Advance Charity</a> – Provides support for women facing domestic abuse and those in contact with the criminal justice system. 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/

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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&lt;a class="c-link" href= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://forms.gle/1bi9vWKqBf2QSCTT6" data-sk= "tooltip_parent"&gt; this form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know what you think. Thank you so much!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW29706321 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW29706321 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW29706321 BCX0"&gt;Useful organisations:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang= "EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://womeninprison.org.uk/"&gt;Women In Prison&lt;/a&gt; – Advocacy, housing support, and community programs for women affected by the justice system. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://crisis.org.uk"&gt;Crisis&lt;/a&gt; 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– Supports pregnant women and mothers in prison and in the community, focusing on the well-being of mothers and their babies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk"&gt;Hibiscus Initiatives&lt;/a&gt; – Works with women in the justice system, particularly those from migrant and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds, offering support with resettlement and social integration.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://cleanbreak.org.uk"&gt;Clean Break&lt;/a&gt; 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