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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreIn 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 MoreThis 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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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 MoreThis 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 MoreIn 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 MoreOur 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 MoreThis 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
