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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
In the next of her series of blogs, Lilly Lewis explains the challenges of Mother’s Day for many women in the Justice System and why more support should be available.
Read More
This blog explores what the Government should include in their new Prisons Strategy to truly redesign the justice system for women and their children.
Read More
In the first of a new series of blogs, our Women’s Involvement Advisor Lilly Lewis explains what the 16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence means to her, and why the voices of women affected by the justice system need to be included.
Read More