This International Women’s Day, Lilly explores the UN’s theme, ‘For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment’. She explores why it’s vital that women impacted by the justice system are included in the ‘Feminist future where no one is left behind’ that the UN is calling for.

Lilly discusses the challenges women impacted by the justice system face when accessing healthcare services. She also reflects on her recent work on One Small Thing’s podcast series on women’s health, and new research highlighting the prevalence of brain injury amongst women in contact with the justice system.  

Lilly reflects on 2024, exploring milestones from the year and the huge achievements she has made supporting and advocating for women and children affected by the justice system. Lilly reflects on her highlights and shares what change she would like to see in 2025 for women impacted by the justice system.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis reflects on this year’s 16 Days of Action against Violence Against Women and Girls. This year, the UN is calling for ‘#NoExcuse: Unite to end violence against women’. Lilly highlights how ending the violence and abuse experienced by women in the justice system needs to be included in this conversation.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis reflects on the various changes that have been implemented in our justice system over the last year. Specifically, Probation Reset, and early release measures. Lilly explores what impact these policies have had for women, and what needs to be in place to ensure they don’t cause further harm.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor discusses the theme of this year’s Black History Month, ‘reclaiming the narrative’, and explores the power of amplifying black voices – particularly from those often overlooked, including black women affected by the justice system.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor discusses the new government’s plans for the justice system, and reflects on what changes she would like to see prioritised, including better responses to the racism and hatred seen in the riots in August this year.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor explores the vital role those with lived experience have in creating change for those in the justice system. She reflects on her own experience, and why organisations and workplaces must have measures in place to support team members with lived experience.

This International Women’s Day, Lilly explores the UN’s theme ‘Invest In Women -accelerate progress’. She explores what investing in women looks like, and why it’s vital that more funding is put into specialist services for women.

As we build and develop our Hope Street community, you might be wondering, what does the day to day look like at Hope Street, and what is it like to be part of this pioneering service? We spoke to Saumya, one of our Community Partners at Hope Street, to give you more of an insight into what it’s like to work at Hope Street.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly reflects on 2023 - exploring milestones in her professional and personal life, and the huge achievements she has made supporting and advocating for women and children affected by the justice system. Lilly shares her hopes for 2024 and how she will continue driving change for women.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor explores what it means to create safe, healing spaces for women in contact with the justice system, and reflects on two new briefings One Small Thing launched in Parliament at the end of the November.

Under the theme of ‘Mental health is a universal human right’, this World Mental Health Day Lilly Lewis reflects on the impact involvement with the justice system can have on women’s mental health, and the lack of mental health support available for those within prison.

To mark Black History Month, Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor celebrates the achievements of black women activists and change makers. This year’s theme is ‘Saluting our Sisters’, and is an opportunity to highlight the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor discusses the government’s latest plans to tackle shoplifting. Lilly explains how these new proposals will affect women and children, and how criminalising those shoplifting essentials is not the answer to the cost-of-living crisis.

In the next in her series of blogs Lilly Lewis, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor reflects on her experience of attending the official opening of Hope Street in June.

In the next in her series of blogs, One Small Thing’s Women’s Involvement Advisor explores the types of work you can get in prison, and the different ways your wages may get spent whilst inside. In this blog, Lilly shares more about her experience on working in prison, and how better support pre and post release can help women into work on the outside.

In the next in her series of blogs, our Women’s Involvement Advisor explores the challenges of accessing housing for justice involved women, and what impact the lack of safe and appropriate housing can have for women and their children.

In the next in her series of blogs, our Women’s Involvement Advisor discusses her experience of healthcare in prison. Lilly reflects on how different aspects of health were addressed within prison, and how change is needed to improve the health and wellbeing of women in custody. 

In the next in her series of blogs our Women’s Involvement Advisor Lilly discusses what impact wearing an electronic monitoring tag can have for women, and reflects on the Government’s latest plans to further expand tagging for thousands more people leaving prison

In our next blog, Lilly reflects on 2022 - exploring milestones in her personal life, and the achievements she has made supporting and advocating for women affected by the justice system.

This blog explores how the cost of living crisis is impacting on women, and how this crisis may increase women’s involvement in the justice system.

In our next blog, Farhana Ahmed reflects on her experience presenting at our parliamentary event on maternal imprisonment, and explains what really needs to change so young people’s voices are heard when their mother goes to prison.

In the next of her series of blogs, our Women’s Involvement Advisor reflects on Black History Month and on her experience of being a black woman in the justice system. She highlights the ways racially minoritised women are let down by the system, and why action to address racial inequality in the justice system is long overdue.

In the next of her series of blogs, our Women’s Involvement Advisor Lilly Lewis shares her experience of being on probation. Lilly reflects on having just finished her license, and explains why change is needed if we want to see prison leavers thrive and succeed.

In our next blog, Women’s Involvement Advisor Lilly Lewis reflects on International Youth Day. She speaks with her daughter on what it was like for her having a Mum in prison, and what advice she has for other young people in this situation.

This blog explores women’s mental health in the justice system, and explains why the Government needs to take urgent action to improve their mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

In the next of her series of blogs, our Women’s Involvement Advisor Lilly Lewis reflects on National Best Friend Day, held annually on 8th June. She describes meeting her best friend during her time in prison, and explores the role friendships can play for women in the criminal justice system.

Our Women’s Involvement Advisor Lilly Lewis reflects on International Day of Families held annually on 15th May. She explores the role her own family has played in her life, and explains the challenges for women in prison in maintaining or creating relationships with friends and family.

This blog explores why the use of adult custodial remand needs urgent reform, including the devastating impact remanding someone to custody can have on women and children’s lives.