JUSTICE with prison philanthropist Edwina Grosvenor

In this episode, we explore the stigma associated with being a woman in prison with [TAG] Jules Rowan, the co-host of the Life After Prison podcast. In this discussion Edwina and Jules discuss the barriers women face when they leave prison and the systematic change needed on fundamental issues such as housing for women in contact with the justice system. Jules’ describes her journey from serving a prison sentence to becoming a personal trainer and talks about how the justice system is a scary and lonely place to be at the age of 19 with minimal legal help or understanding of the system. They discuss how important it is to empower women to be able to tell their own story - in order to shift the stigma and re-define their journey - which in so many cases includes childhood trauma, abuse, substance use, lack of support and poverty. Instagram accounts to tag are:@julesrowan@afterprisonpod@zakarriyahkhalil7@prisonradiouk Linked inJules RowanPrison Radio Association

In this episode, we explore the impact of your mum being sent to prison in discussion with Naz Shah, MP for Bradford West, who has just published her memoir ‘Honoured’. The book describes her violent childhood, forced marriage at 15, her mother's imprisonment for murder and the campaign for her release - which she successfully led whilst looking after her brother and sister. In this discussion, Naz reflects on her memories of early childhood and her mother's efforts to provide for the family, including feeding them every evening and providing treats like biscuits and tea – despite suffering ongoing physical and emotional abuse. In this discussion Edwina and Naz address the on-going systemic failures in supporting children of imprisoned mothers and debate how the justice system must be re-designed to support women to maintain relationships with their children through community alternatives to custody when it’s safe to do so. Naz talks about the impact of her mother's imprisonment on her own life and the importance of understanding the systemic issues faced by women in prison – many of whom are themselves victims of abuse. This episode asks what more can be done to support women, mothers and families who are impacted by the justice system. LinkedIn accounts to tag: @NazShahMP Instagram accounts to tag are:@nazshahbfd@wnbooks

In this episode, we explore what the public think and feel about crime and justice, with Dr Tom McNeil, CEO of The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls and former Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands. In this discussion Edwina and Tom look at how attitudes are shaped not just by facts, but by media coverage, political messaging, personal experience, and powerful emotions like fear, anger, and empathy. We hear about the links between trauma, poverty, abuse and women’s involvement in the justice system, and why understanding these pathways matters for shaping fairer and more effective responses to crime. The conversation also touches on bias in how women are judged, the impact of sending primary carers to prison, and the limits of imprisonment as a solution. More broadly, the episode asks what it would take to have higher-quality public debate about crime – including better public education, more honest political leadership, and a media and social media environment that supports, rather than distorts, informed discussion. Dr Tom McNeil has written a book, Public Opinion on Crime: Message Framing and Deliberative Democracy for a Progressive Consensus. You can access it for free here: https://jabbswomenandgirls.org.uk/resources/open-access-book-public-opinion-on-crime/ Learn more about The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls: https://jabbswomenandgirls.org.uk/

This is the third episode of a three-part Justice Podcast series in partnership with Daddyless Daughters and Power Play Productions which centres the voices of women from Holloway, including powerful letters that were written and recorded as part of the Layers exhibition. In this episode we hear from women who have been in Holloway and wrote about motherhood as part of the layers exhibition including Kat and Emily. We thank them and all the talented women whose writing we have showcased throughout this series.Hosted by Lilly Lewis, Women’s Involvement Advisor at One Small Thing, each episode includes an introductory discussion with one of the Creative Directors of the Layers exhibition and Founder and CEO of Daddyless Daughters Aliyah Ali. The series is being released alongside the release of the documentary ‘Holloway’ by Power Play Productions in screenings across the country this month, giving a further platform to the many women who wished to share their stories and reflections on Holloway prison and how the justice system should be reformed.To book your tickets for screening near you visit: www.hollowayfilm.comMore information about Daddyless Daughters can be found here: https://www.daddylessdaughters.co.uk/ More information about Power Play Productions can be found here: https://www.powerplayproductions.org/ Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company

This is the second episode of a three-part Justice Podcast series in partnership with Daddyless Daughters and Power Play Productions which centres the voices of women from Holloway, including powerful letters that were written and recorded as part of the Layers exhibition. In this episode we hear from women who wrote letters to their younger self. Looking back from all the knowledge they now have, what advice or thoughts would they share with themselves? We hear from Ashsa, Toyah and Sara who all wrote powerful letter to their younger selves as part of the layers exhibition. We thank them for sharing these incredible insights.Hosted by Lilly Lewis, Women’s Involvement Advisor at One Small Thing, each episode includes an introductory discussion with one of the Creative Directors of the Layers exhibition and Founder and CEO of Daddyless Daughters Aliyah Ali. The series is being released alongside the release of the documentary ‘Holloway’ by Power Play Productions in screenings across the country this month, giving a further platform to the many women who wished to share their stories and reflections on Holloway prison and how the justice system should be reformed.To book your tickets for screening near you visit: www.hollowayfilm.comMore information about Daddyless Daughters can be found here: https://www.daddylessdaughters.co.uk/ More information about Power Play Productions can be found here: https://www.powerplayproductions.org/ Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company

This is the first episode of a three-part Justice Podcast series in partnership with Daddyless Daughters and Power Play Productions which centres the voices of women from Holloway, including powerful letters that were written and recorded as part of the Layers exhibition. In this episode we have grouped together letters that women wrote about how the justice system should be reformed. The letters were written by Katy Nuala, Beryl and Lucy.Hosted by Lilly Lewis, Women’s Involvement Advisor at One Small Thing, each episode includes an introductory discussion with one of the Creative Directors of the Layers exhibition and Founder and CEO of Daddyless Daughters Aliyah Ali. The series is being released alongside the release of the documentary ‘Holloway’ by Power Play Productions in screenings across the country this month, giving a further platform to the many women who wished to share their stories and reflections on Holloway prison and how the justice system should be reformed.To book your tickets for screening near you visit: www.hollowayfilm.comMore information about Daddyless Daughters can be found here: https://www.daddylessdaughters.co.uk/ More information about Power Play Productions can be found here: https://www.powerplayproductions.org/ Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company

In this episode we look back to 2023’s Motherhood in the Justice System Series when we explored the issues and challenges mothers in the justice system face, and what needs to change. Maternal health was a key feature in the series including a focus on experiences of pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period. In this episode we bring together the voices of two guests in this series. Dr Laura Abbott is a registered midwife and Associate Professor in Research at The University of Hertfordshire, who has extensively researched women’s experiences of pregnancy in criminal justice settings. We also hear from Dr Miranda Davies who leads prisoner health research at the Nuffield Trust - this body of work is the first time routine hospital data at a national level has been used to describe how often prisoners use hospital services and for what reasons. Please note this episode contains discussion of traumatic births and infant mortality that some listeners may find upsetting.  Explore Dr Laura Abbott’s research: https://researchprofiles.herts.ac.uk/en/persons/laura-abbott/projects/ , and the Lost Mothers Project https://lostmothers.org/Find Dr Laura Abbott on X (formerly Twitter) or Bluesky @midwifeteacherRead the Nuffield Trust’s report ‘Inequality on the inside: Using hospital data to understand the key health care issues for women in prison’Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company

In this episode Lilly Lewis, Women’s Involvement Advisor at One Small Thing speaks to Stephanie Bechelet and Thea Arch from Brainkind. Last month Brainkind released a report which found that 80% of women in the criminal justice system in Wales may be living with a brain injury. Alongside this they found the women in the study had complex health needs, frequently reporting histories of domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental and physical health issues. Lilly speaks to Stephanie and Thea about this important research, as well as their wider work on brain injury for women who have experienced domestic abuse. Please note this episode contains description of abuse and violence and its impact on women’s lives. To read the full report visit: https://brainkind.org/complex-lives/ Find out more about the work of Brainkind: https://brainkind.org/Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company