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Two chicks talk to five fathers serving time in HMP Hewell. We hear their stories, the importance of family ties and all about the relentless work of Nikki and Helen to find out what it really means to do time. 



Guests share that family days, Storybooks Dads and parenting courses have positively impacted relationships with their families on the outside. 



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Supporting links

https://twitter.com/HewellRainbow

Two chicks return to HMP Pentonville to uncover stories and solutions from their neurodiversity unit. 

We speak to staff and residents about sensory rooms, therapy dogs, kinder regimes and pathways for change to find out what it really means to do time. Expect social justice info, stats and prisons insights from Bird on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @BirdPodcast 

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Sources & follow up links 




ADHD in the Criminal Justice System: A case for change, 2022 (Sponsored by Takeda)
https://www.autism.org.uk/

21ANDSENSORY

https://www.additudemag.com/

The ADHD Adults Podcast 

ADHD Experts Podcast 

The ADHD Women’s wellbeing podcast

https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/


Follow #actuallyautistic and #ADHD on socials 

Two chicks talk to six young adults from the notorious maximum security jail, HMP Belmarsh.



They share their experiences of Category A restrictions, challenges with progression, youth violence, solutions and advice to find out what it really means to do time. We found a group of mature and reflective people, able to consider the impact of their mistakes but looking to the future, providing solutions to youth violence and how the custodial estates can support young adults.



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Two chicks talk to four men from the Therapeutic Community inside HMP Wymott.

They share their experiences of drug and alcohol misuse and the impact this has had on their lives and families as they reflect on their journey through the TC programme, as we explore what it really means to do time.

Trigger Warning: This episode references suicide

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Bird Podcast returns with episodes recorded exclusively behind bars for their third season.

Two chicks investigate what it’s like for 5 men serving life sentences inside HMP Garth. They share their experiences of coping with lengthy sentences, reflections on their journey inside and how small things can make a big difference as we explore what it really means to do time.

Warning: This episode contains strong language

Expect social justice info, stats and prison insights from Bird on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @BirdPodcast To find out more about Time4Change email: time4change.pentonville@justice.gov.uk

Bird Podcast returns with episodes recorded exclusively behind bars for their third season.
Two chicks investigate how care-experienced young people are over-represented in the criminal justice system by speaking to young men inside HMP Preston. They share experiences about growing up, the importance a loving home environment and hopes for life after prison to find out what it really means to do time
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If you’re concerned about a child or need more information contact your local Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to make a referral or get advice
Expect social justice info, stats and prison insights from Bird on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @BirdPodcast
To find out more about Time4Change email: time4change.pentonville@justice.gov.uk