In this episode Jules speaks to 20-year-old Kerry, who’s only been out of prison a month at the time of recording. They chat about how losing a friend in the Grenfell Tower fire at the age of 13 had a massive impact on Kerry, who later became expelled from school, and at the age of 17 received a 5 year prison sentence. For Kerry, being recalled back to prison after being released half way through her sentence was a big wake up call, and changed her outlook on moving forwards.

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Useful links and organisations:

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

Action for Children- We help those in trouble to turn their lives around https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/children-and-families/young-people/

Nacro- We see your future, whatever your past https://www.nacro.org.uk/

St Giles Trust- Turning a past into a future https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/

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

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

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This week Jules sits down with Molly Ellis, someone she met while they were both in prison. In 2017, after experiencing a family tragedy, Molly’s life changed drastically, eventually ending with a five-year prison sentence for fraud. Just weeks before starting her sentence, she gave birth to her daughter and chose to raise her newborn behind bars. Since her release, Molly has dedicated herself to helping others rebuild their lives through her organisation Project Accountability. The two also reminisce on old times as former pad-mates and the incredible journeys they've been on since leaving prison.

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Useful organisations:

Support for Women in/Leaving Prison:

Women in Prison (National) – Supports women affected by the criminal justice system with advocacy, housing, employment, and resettlement services.

https://www.womeninprison.org.uk

Birth Companions (London and the South East) – Provides support for pregnant women and mothers in prison, including help with resettlement and parenting.

https://www.birthcompanions.org.uk

Domestic Abuse & Trauma Support:

Refuge (National) – Offers emergency accommodation and support for women escaping domestic abuse.

https://www.refuge.org.uk

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) (National) – Helps women rebuild financially after economic abuse.

https://survivingeconomicabuse.org

Employment & Entrepreneurship Support:

Project Accountability – Founded by Molly Ellis and Ty Mitchell, this organization focuses on reducing recidivism and supporting ex-offenders and vulnerable youth through vocational training, employment opportunities, and rehabilitation programs.

https://www.projectaccountability.co.uk

Peabody Group - Aiming to provide great homes and housing services, making a positive impact in communities and creating an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

https://www.peabodygroup.org.uk/

Peckham Soup Kitchen - A community non-profit organisation formed in 2022 set up to give back to those in need in the Southwark community. Providing food provisions each week to support those in need.​ They also mentor young people and facilitate programmes to support young people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

https://www.peckhamsoupkitchen.org/

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In this episode, Jules chats to Sharon. Sharon’s life on the Cornish coast is idyllic, but her life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs to get to this point. From escaping an abusive relationship and serving a prison sentence for benefit fraud, to cycling around the world, battling serious health problems and publishing her own book.

Useful organisations:

Kaleidoscopic UK - Supporting Children and Adults who have been exposed to domestic abuse https://www.kaleidoscopic.uk/

Women’s Aid - Building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Refuge - For women and children against domestic abuse https://refuge.org.uk/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247

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

POPS - Partners of Prisoners- Providing information and support for offenders' families from the point of arrest through to release and beyond. https://www.partnersofprisoners.co.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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