What happens when both of your parents go to prison during your teenage years? Thousands of children experience this every year, but it’s something that’s rarely spoken about. In this episode, Natasha Harris shares her story of growing up with both parents in prison at 15 – the lack of communication, the stigma, and the lasting impact it had on her life. She also talks about why she’s now using her voice to raise awareness for children of prisoners.

We’re also joined by Sarah Burrows, founder of Children Heard and Seen, a charity dedicated to supporting children and families affected by parental imprisonment. Together, they explore the hidden struggles of these children and what needs to change to make sure they’re no longer overlooked.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.

Useful organisations:

Children Heard & Seen – They offer tailored one-on-one support from trained practitioners, assistance for parents/carers, peer support groups for both children and carers, engaging online activities, fun-filled activity days and residentials, as well as practical support such as legal advice and guidance on financial well-being.

https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/

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This week on Life After Prison, we speak with Dr Kenny Imafidon – entrepreneur, author, and criminal justice advocate from Peckham, London. At 18, Kenny was on remand facing joint enterprise charges and became the first person in the UK to complete A-levels in prison. After being acquitted, he wrote the influential Kenny Report and co-founded ClearView Research to amplify unheard voices. He is also the author of That Peckham Boy and has been recognised with an MBE, an honorary doctorate, and listed in Forbes 30 Under 30.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.

JENGbA (Joint Enterprise: Not Guilty by Association) – Grassroots campaign fighting unjust convictions under joint enterprise.

https://jengba.co.uk/

Spark Inside – Runs life coaching programmes in prisons to help young people unlock their potential.

https://www.sparkinside.org/

Spark2Life – Committed to preventing youth offending and promoting emotional wellbeing in children and young adults (11–30 years old), particularly those facing exclusion, exploitation, or criminal justice involvement.

https://www.spark2life.co.uk/

The forward Trust – Works across prisons and communities to support people overcoming addiction, offending, homelessness, and barriers to employment.

https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/

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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.

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You might remember today’s guest from way back in Series 1 – back then, he shared how music and therapy helped him rebuild his life after prison and launch a youth music charity. Since then, so much has changed. Anthony Olanipekun (aka Tony Supreme), stepped back from being a CEO after hitting burnout, focused on his mental health and sobriety, got married, and built new businesses — including Soul Surge Wellness, supporting young people and men in prison. Now, he’s teaming up with National Prison Radio on a brand-new show, Cellmate to CEO. In this conversation, we get into burnout, healing, growth, and what it really takes to build a balanced, purpose-driven life after prison.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.

Useful organisations:

The Kings Trust Enterprise Program - Offers business training, mentoring, and start-up support for young people aged 18–30, including those with criminal records.

https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/support-starting-business

Enterprise Exchange (Brighton) - Trains and mentor people with convictions to become successful entrepreneurs. Not only Providing business support, but also helping to build the confidence and self esteem

Working Chance (London) - Helps women with convictions into employment, offering career coaching, skills training, and support for those exploring self-employment or entrepreneurship.

https://workingchance.org/

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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: podcasts@prison.radio

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

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