On Probation
Simon’s story: Life after life
In the latest post in the turnaround series, Simon talks about the difficulties in forging a single identity which looks forward but acknowledges his past self.
24th June 2017
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In the latest post in the turnaround series, Simon talks about the difficulties in forging a single identity which looks forward but acknowledges his past self.
This is the seventh in a series of guest posts written by ex-offenders who have turned their lives around and now work, in one way or
Tracey McMahon was so frustrated at the lack of help she was given to find a home that she has set up her own service for offenders in need of accommodation.
In the latest turnaround story, Barbara Burton tells how she converted her prison experience into a new fashion social enterprise employing women in prison.
The latest turnaround post features Peter Yarwood telling his story of leaving behind 20 years in crime to found one of the UK’s biggest recovery communities.
Steve Dagworthy tells how his prison experience led to the birth of a new company which helps other prisoners and their families cope with imprisonment.
@thetartancon tells how he was rejected by organisations whose stated purpose is rehabilitation until finally his perserverance brought just reward.
John “Ben” Gunn spent 32 years in prison, so how has he set up a successful criminal justice consultancy on release?
Introducing a new series with ex-prisoners who have turned their lives around and now work in the criminal justice sector telling their own stories.
