In this episode, Jules chats with Julia. Released from prison 10 years ago, Julia started working in the criminal justice system, working her way up into management positions, but she found that what was once part of her healing journey, was becoming part of her trauma. Julia decided to make a change, and as somebody known as having a permanent tan, she’s living her best life running her own tanning and beauty salon.

Useful organisations:

Unlock- Building a fairer future for people with criminal records https://unlock.org.uk/

Working Chance- Unlocking Women’s Potential https://workingchance.org/

User Voice- We put people’s lived experience insights at the heart of the justice system, to ensure it works better for everyone. https://www.uservoice.org/

PACT- Prison Advice and Care Trust- We build stronger families and safer communities https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

Cart Cattermole- Prison- A Survival Guide https://www.pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/product/prison-a-survival-guide-carl-cattermole/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbYq8u3F9ddwyvx8bTole6Ozd7JQKQjDFg7xuoi4lngQh1aCN9

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This week on the Life After Prison couch. Zak & Jules are joined by Kevin Devonport. An international award-winning self-taught artist, whose journey started from a council estate in Leeds. Kevin served 24 years inside, where he overcame addiction and taught himself to paint, which has lead to his work being featured across the UK and Europe in multiple prominent exhibitions.

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Useful Organisations

Care After Combat - Care after Combat is dedicated to providing vital support for former

and serving British Armed Forces personnel within the justice system and their families.

https://careaftercombat.org/

Changing Lives - Changing Lives has been helping people facing some of the most challenging circumstances for 50 years. Helping people who experience homelessness through their hostels and day centres. They exist to provide anyone facing a challenging time, with the right support so that they can change their life for the better.

https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

Inspire North -

https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/

Addictions North East - Providing supported housing to those who feel unable to live alone due to addiction or behavioural issues such as mental health conditions, Learning difficulties or homelessness.

https://www.addictionsnortheast.com/

Koestler Arts - The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK's criminal justice system to change their lives through the arts.

https://koestlerarts.org.uk/

Kevin’s Website

https://kevindevonportfineart.co.uk/

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This week Jules speaks to Pri, whose negative relationship with alcohol lead to multiple convictions and stints in prison. Unwavering support from the charity ID Essence, a probation officer willing to go the extra mile to help support her with binge drinking, and being fitted with an alcohol tag, helped Pri get to the place where she is today. She’s now working for ID Essence, supporting women coming out of prison, and prefers a takeaway and a Netflix binge to getting drunk on a Friday night.

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Useful organisations:

ID Essence- ID Essence work with young adults aged 18-25 in women's prisons and after https://www.idessence.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Help and support for anyone with alcohol problems. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

Alcohol Change UK- Information and support options for people worried about how much alcohol they are drinking. alcoholchange.org.uk

Change Grow Live- Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. changegrowlive.org

Mind- making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone https://www.mind.org.uk/

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