Book your place on the next Prison Awareness course, a webinar series designed give you the opportunity to explore what it means to welcome prison leavers into your faith or belief community. You will increase you knowledge, understanding and capacity for welcoming prison leavers appropriately.
The course is delivered online between 7:30-9pm. Autumn 2025 dates:
- Part 1: Tues 9th Sept
- Part 2: Tues 16th Sept
- Part 3: Tues 23rd Sept
Across the three 90 minute sessions you will:
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Examine and challenge your pre-existing beliefs and preconceptions around prison leavers and the criminal justice system
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Explore lived experience by engaging and listening to the story of prison leavers
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Have a safe space for open discussions around topics such as safeguarding Receive signposting advice to support services and organisations
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Connect with individuals across faith communities and those working across the social justice sector, such as Chaplaincy
During each session you will explore different aspects of prison and release:
Session 1 allows you to explore your pre-existing ideas about prison and people who leave prison.
Session 2 gives you the opportunity learn from the lived experience of others and engage in conversations with prison leavers and prison chaplains
Session 3 explores the benefits of engagement with faith or belief communities by celebrating the power of connection, support and inclusivity. It also offers insights into common safeguarding concerns and signposting to other resources and services
