For some of our engagees, us being around for many years means we might first meet them as teenagers, then a few years later see them becoming parents and starting a family. This is the path that Lily’s* journey has taken, here is part of her story of being supported over many years by ID Essence, and moving forward positively away from prison. Read her story here….
Read MoreIts 28 years ago since I left prison a free woman, it would have been impossible for me to comprehend any possibility of ever returning by choice to prison back then.
Read MoreBeing 6 weeks post release I sit and reflect on my own journey of preparing for reintegration back into the community for release. One undeniable truth stands out: securing accommodation before release is vital.
Read MoreWe must embrace a paradigm shift—one rooted in empathy, acceptance, and compassion. It's about providing resources, not retribution; opportunities for growth, not perpetual condemnation. Only then can we truly foster a society where every individual has the chance to rewrite their narrative and live a fulfilling life free from their past.
Read MoreWriting our Will is often not something we consider until we are getting older, or because we think we have plenty of time to sort it out. Our amazing charity partner Squiggle have written a guest article for our blog this month in honour of Free Wills Month. Read on to learn more….
Read MoreI had the privilege of coming to Send prison to help on the Flourish Course in December and it was a wonderful experience….
Read More“Auxy would you be able to host a table at the Fundraising Dinner?” That was not the question I expected to hear from Clea, head of Fundraising at Imago Dei, a Christian charity committed to equipping women in prison and upon their release, to live in their fullest potential…
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