Bird Podcast | Stories from prison

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Bird Podcast investigates what it really means to do time in the UK prison system. One topic, two chicks, three points of view. Explores themes around mental health, women in prison, UK gangs, knife crime, life sentences & rehabilitation.

  1. HMP Hewell | Children and families in prison

    04/03/2024

    HMP Hewell | Children and families in prison

    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.  Expect social justice info, stats and prisons insights from Bird on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @BirdPodcast www.birdpodcast.co.uk Supporting links https://twitter.com/HewellRainbow

    27 min
  2. HMP Pentonville | Neurodiversity in Prison

    10/19/2023

    HMP Pentonville | Neurodiversity in Prison

    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  www.birdpodcast.co.uk 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

    33 min
  3. HMP Belmarsh | Life in a maximum security prison

    08/23/2023

    HMP Belmarsh | Life in a maximum security prison

    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. Expect social justice info, stats and prisons insights from Bird on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @BirdPodcast www.birdpodcast.co.uk

    33 min
  4. HMP Wymott | The Therapeutic Community

    03/03/2023

    HMP Wymott | The Therapeutic Community

    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 Expect social justice info, stats and prison insights from Bird on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @BirdPodcast. birdpodcast.co.uk

    32 min

  5. 12/01/2022

    HMP Garth | Lifers

    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

    36 min

  6. 06/09/2022

    HMP Preston | Care Leavers & Custody

    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 —- 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

    28 min
  7. Prisoners Abroad | Detention & Deportation

    09/11/2021

    Prisoners Abroad | Detention & Deportation

    Two chicks go global with charity, Prisoners Abroad. They speak to Sonia about her mid-pandemic deportation and incarceration in the US. Love had no barriers for Sue, whilst her husband was imprisoned overseas and Theresa and Laura share their passion for safeguarding the welfare and human rights of detained British citizens to find out what it really means to do time – abroad. --------------------------------------------------- https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk --------------------------------------------------- More from Bird Podcast Follow us for social justice info, stats and prison insights or get in touch with us via our website, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook www.birdpodcast.co.uk Twitter: @birdpodcast Instagram: @birdpodcast Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK' Artwork: Rita Cervetto

    43 min
  8. Youth Justice | The Black Experience

    03/25/2021

    Youth Justice | The Black Experience

    Two chicks lift the lid on the disproportionality in the UK criminal justice system. They speak to young people working with the Youth Justice Service about their lived experience of Stop and Search, root causes of youth crime, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Haringey Councillor Mark Blake sheds light on diversity in government and Haringey Youth Justice Service Manager, Matthew Knights provides his professional point of view from working with many Black and Ethnic Minority young people to find out what it really means to do time. --------------------------------------------------- Links   ---- Link: Ethnic minority doctors are less likely to gain consultant posts, survey finds  Link: Disproportionality Project, Evaluation Report - Islington and Haringey YOTs (October 2020) Link: The Ether Programme  Link: Stop Watch, accountable policing  ---------------------------------------------------  More from Bird Podcast Follow us for social justice info, stats and prison insights or get in touch with us via our website, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook www.birdpodcast.co.uk Twitter: @birdpodcast Instagram: @birdpodcast Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK' Artwork: Rita Cervetto

    36 min
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Bird Podcast investigates what it really means to do time in the UK prison system. One topic, two chicks, three points of view. Explores themes around mental health, women in prison, UK gangs, knife crime, life sentences & rehabilitation.

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  • Creator
    Bird Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bird Podcast

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