<description>&lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW29706321 BCX0"&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt;In this episode of&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="TextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang= "EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt;Life After Prison&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0" lang= "EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt;, we’re joined by Kate Fraser, Head of Practice at Women&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt;In&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228232774 BCX0"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW29706321 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW29706321 BCX0"&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;This podcast is also available as a video – just search&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a class= "Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW29706321 BCX0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW29706321 BCX0" lang= "EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW29706321 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink"&gt;Life After Prison&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&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;on YouTube.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW29706321 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. 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; – Provides support and resources to end homelessness, including housing, education, and employment support. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW210957662 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"&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://shelter.org.uk"&gt;Shelter&lt;/a&gt; – Offers housing advice and support to those facing homelessness, helping with housing rights and advocacy.&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://birthcompanions.org.uk"&gt;Birth Companions&lt;/a&gt; – 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; – A theatre company that works with women who have lived experience in the criminal justice system, offering training and community through arts and theatre.&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://anawim.co.uk"&gt;Anawim&lt;/a&gt; – Provides holistic support for women involved with the criminal justice system, helping with housing, mental health, and employment.&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;span class= "EOP SCXW210957662 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"&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://togetherwomen.org"&gt;Together Women&lt;/a&gt; – Focuses on reducing female reoffending by providing tailored support services for women in the justice system across Northern England.&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://womensaid.org.uk"&gt;Women’s Aid&lt;/a&gt; – Local support resources for women affected by domestic abuse.  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW210957662 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"&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;Find local support via Women’s Aid:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210957662 BCX0"&gt;https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/womens-aid-directory/&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://howardleague.org"&gt;The Howard League for Penal Reform&lt;/a&gt; – Working for less crime, safer communities, and fewer people in prison, with a focus on women and young people.&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://weareagenda.org"&gt;Agenda&lt;/a&gt; – An alliance for women and girls at risk, advocating for systemic changes and offering resources on trauma and mental health.&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;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;span class= "EOP SCXW210957662 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"&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://advancecharity.org.uk"&gt;Advance Charity&lt;/a&gt; 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Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association

Why the Justice System Needs to Change for Women | Kate Fraser

NOV 14, 202447 MIN
Life After Prison

Why the Justice System Needs to Change for Women | Kate Fraser

NOV 14, 202447 MIN

Description

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 Life After Prison 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 this form and let us know what you think. Thank you so much!

Useful organisations:

Women In Prison – Advocacy, housing support, and community programs for women affected by the justice system. 

Crisis – Provides support and resources to end homelessness, including housing, education, and employment support.  

Shelter – Offers housing advice and support to those facing homelessness, helping with housing rights and advocacy.

Birth Companions – Supports pregnant women and mothers in prison and in the community, focusing on the well-being of mothers and their babies.

Hibiscus Initiatives – 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. 

Clean Break – A theatre company that works with women who have lived experience in the criminal justice system, offering training and community through arts and theatre.

Anawim – Provides holistic support for women involved with the criminal justice system, helping with housing, mental health, and employment.  

Together Women – Focuses on reducing female reoffending by providing tailored support services for women in the justice system across Northern England.

Women’s Aid – 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/

The Howard League for Penal Reform – Working for less crime, safer communities, and fewer people in prison, with a focus on women and young people.

Agenda – An alliance for women and girls at risk, advocating for systemic changes and offering resources on trauma and mental health.   

Advance Charity – 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: [email protected]  

✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF  

🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/