Best Lifeafterprison Podcasts (2024)

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36. Contacting Your Creditors 19:12

2h ago19:12

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One of the most difficult things to do when you’re having debt troubles, is getting in touch with your creditors. You might have feelings of embarrassment or be worried what the next steps might involve. The anxiety surrounding this can be made worse by being in prison, it’s no longer a case of making a phone call or going online If this sounds fam…

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What does the country think about prisons? 30:33

2h ago30:33

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Phil and Paula are outside HMP Liverpool, aka Walton Jail, to talk to passers-by about what they think of prisons and the people inside them. Presenters: Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio Association Paula Harriott – Chief Executive, Unlock Producer: Andrew Wilkie The Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio,…

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35. NACRO 24:09

1h ago24:09

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NACRO is an organisation that believe “everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side” - They do a lot of work with people who have experience of the Criminal Justice System and “See your future, whatever the past” Producer Sam paid a…

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Lessons from a former Prisons Minister | Rory Stewart 33:41

8d ago33:41

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- On Wednesday 22 November 2023, Rory Stewart delivered the annual Longford Lecture at Church House in Westminster. Rory's lecture was entitled, Rhetoric vs Reality: My Journey as Prisons Minister. It addressed wh…

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The Secret Life of Lifers | Part 2 58:50

18d ago58:50

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- How to survive a life sentence We're back in the studio with two people who have been to prison and are now outside living with a 'life licence', to talk about 'hooks for change' and the what happens as the real…

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34. Current Account Switch Service 12:17

1d ago12:17

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Moving from one bank to another used to be a long and arduous task. This meant that most of us would stay with our bank for many years even if we weren't happy with the service Now, it couldn't be simpler and as such, banks are having to up their games which means you could be getting a nice cash incentive! Zak & Emma take a look at the Current Acc…

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The Secret Life of Lifers | Part 1 58:31

20d ago58:31

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- What is it like to receive a life sentence? We're joined by two people who have had this experience - both have been to prison and are now outside living with a 'life licence'. They join Phil and Paula in the st…

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33. Money & Mental Health with Becca Stacey 21:07

27d ago21:07

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Money & Mental Health often go hand in hand. On this episode, Zak & Emma are exploring the links between the two and looking at practical ways to ease your financial anxieties The brilliant Becca Stacey from the organisation 'Money & Mental Health Policy Institute' also joins us to shine some light on the problem and to look at some potential solut…

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The future of probation: Part 2 | Professor Nicola Carr and Dr. Matthew Millings 1:03:24

8d ago1:03:24

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- In June 2024 a group of people with a wealth of experience of probation gathered for a one-day workshop at Liverpool John Moore's University as part of the Rehabilitating Probation project. The workshop aimed to…

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32. Debt Kiosks in prison with Matt from Debt Free Advice 16:22

15d ago16:22

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Opening up about your money problems can be tough, it can be even harder to do in Prison. That’s why Debt Free Advice have been installing Debt Kiosks in various prisons in the London area. These allow you to be connected with a debt expert in seconds from the comfort and security of a purpose built, soundproofed booth. This was piloted in HMP Brix…

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Prisons under Starmer | Lord Ken Macdonald KC 37:55

1M ago37:55

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- What can we make of the most recent announcements on prison policy? And what are we likely to see from a Starmer government over the longer term? Lord Ken Macdonald KC was Director of Public Prosecutions immedat…

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31. Credit Unions + Wendy from Access2Advice 12:49

1M ago12:49

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On previous episodes Emma has referred to 'Credit Unions', a somewhat overlooked financial option. Here Emma explains what they are, how they work and how they could potentially benefit you Plus, Wendy from Access2Advice is back on the show taking another listener question, this time from Peter in Wayland who wants to know "Do your debts get cleare…

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Violence on prison wings | Duewaine Marshalleck-Baker and Conroy Harris 37:07

1M ago37:07

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We need your help! Please visit www.prison.radio/survey to tell us about yourself and what you want to hear on The Secret Life of Prisons. Thank you. -- Duewaine Marshalleck-Baker spent many years in prison, and during those sentences he witnessed and perpetrated violence. During his last sentence he worked on National Prison Radio and we're proud …

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30. Pat Bannigan - The 'Money Man' 15:20

1M ago15:20

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On this episode of Money Mondays, Zak & Emma are joined by special guest Pat Bannigan. Pat dedicated a large part of his career to supporting people in prison with their finance, benefit and debt needs. During this time he helped prisoners open more than 2500 bank accounts and assisted them with debts of almost £10 million, in doing so he became kn…

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The future of probation: Part 1 | Lol Burke and Caroline 40:35

2M ago40:35

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We need your help! Please visit www.prison.radio/survey to tell us about yourself and what you want to hear on The Secret Life of Prisons. Thank you. -- Caroline was released from prison with low hopes for the future. Then she met a probation officer from a surprising background and with her support she built a successful life for herself. Caroline…

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29. Balance Transfers + Wendy from Access2Advice 13:05

2M ago13:05

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Zak & Emma are back and helping you to fix up your finances Getting credit can be confusing... How do Credit Cards work? How much will they cost me and how can I stop myself paying extortionate interest and being burdened with a debt for many years? Ever heard of a balance transfer? This could be a way for you to save money if you already have a cr…

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Miscarriages of Justice | Andrew Malkinson and Emily Bolton 45:25

2M ago45:25

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We need your help! Please visit www.prison.radio/survey to tell us about yourself and what you want to hear on The Secret Life of Prisons. Thank you. -- Andrew Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. In this very special episode he tells us about his time in prison, and how others serving sentences reacted when he told them…

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28. Laudjah's Story 20:55

1M ago20:55

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On this episode, Zak & Emma are joined by Laudjah who is sharing his story Upon release from prison, Laudjah struggled to adapt financially to the new world he was facing. He went from working every hour possible, to some frivolous purchases before returning to a life of a crime. Laudjah used his next stint inside to prioritise getting things right…

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Five big asks for the next government | Anne Fox 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- In general election week, the Secret Life of Prisons finishes our series of guests who have knowledge and insight about the role criminal justice plays in politics as the major players fight for our votes. We've…

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27. The Digital Divide with Helen from The Good Things Foundation 17:39

2M ago17:39

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As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, more people are being left behind, creating a 'Digital Divide' The internet is an incredible tool and has become an essential for most of us in our everyday lives. But what if you can’t get access to it? What if you don’t have the device to harness it or the money to afford it? Well, there ar…

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James Phillips: National Prison Radio's Rock Show legend | Ollie Brookes and Scout Tzofiya Bolton 33:19

2M ago33:19

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- James Phillips was in prison in 2014 when he first heard National Prison Radio's Rock Show. He decided he was going to become its next host, and managed to get a transfer to the prison where the show was based. …

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26. Catch 22 23:34

2M ago23:34

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Catch 22 are a fantastic organisation who have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people & communities for over 200 years Today on the show, Zak & Emma are joined by Jess and Lal who are here to talk about how Catch 22 are supporting prison leavers with a range of financial services, from helping you to apply fo…

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Five pieces of advice for the next government | Andi Brierley 45:37

3M ago45:37

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- As we approach the next general election, the Secret Life of Prisons is bringing you guests who have knowledge and insight about the role criminal justice plays in politics as the major players fight for our vot…

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25. 3rd Party Mandates & Power of Attorney 14:12

2M ago14:12

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It can be very difficult to manage your financial affairs while you're in prison so Zak & Emma are looking at a couple of possible solutions. 3rd Party Mandates are a way of giving a trusted person limited access to your bank or building society so they may be able to do simple things such as check balances and pay bills for you. Power of Attorney …

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Being released homeless | Michael Sloane and Matt Gannon 32:20

3M ago32:20

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- If you have been to prison you are fourty times more likely to experience homelessness than the general population. Michael Sloane spent three decades in and out of prison, addiction and homelessness. He was onc…

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24. Canteen 16:36

3M ago16:36

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Canteen day can be one of the highlights of the week for many prisoners but how has the cost of living crisis affected this? On this episode, Zak & Emma are looking at the facts and figures around canteen prices including some of the staggering increases. They are also exploring ways in which you might be able to save yourself some money and make s…

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Five things to look out for at the general election | Dominic Grieve, former Attorney General 43:50

3M ago43:50

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- As we approach the next general election, the Secret Life of Prisons is bringing you guests who have knowledge and insight into politics and the role criminal justice is likely to play as the major players fight…

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23. World Hunger Day 24:28

3M ago24:28

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Money Mondays is back for a brand new series!! May 28th is ‘World Hunger Day’ - Over 11 million people in the UK alone have experienced food insecurity To raise awareness, Zak & Emma have invited guests from 2 amazing organisations who may be able to provide you support if you are struggling to put food on the table Heather from the wonderful ‘Trus…

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From prison to law school | Chris Walters and Peter Stanford 43:02

3M ago43:02

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- Despite having lots of time to spare during a sentence, people in prison face very many barriers to pursuing education, and particularly further education. Some people manage to overcome these barriers, and the …

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The economics of prison | Grace Blakeley and Vicky Pryce 39:40

4M ago39:40

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- In the March 2024 budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the government will seek to "prioritise proposals that deliver annual savings within five years". What does this mean for prisons and the cr…

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Five things to look out for at the general election | Louisa James, Political Correspondent for Good Morning Britain 38:35

4M ago38:35

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- In the months leading up to the next general election, the Secret Life of Prisons will be bringing you an occasional series featuring guests who have knowledge and insight into politics and the role criminal jus…

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National Prison Radio at the ARIAS | Ali Ali and Lady Unchained 42:36

4M ago42:36

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. -- On Tuesday 7 May 2024 National Prison Radio, the world's first national radio station for people in prison, won an incredible SIX awards at the Radio Academy ARIAS, the 'Oscars' of the radio industry. Phil and P…

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