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Women in Prison: An Oral History

Women in Prison
Women In Prison
Criminal Justice System
HMP Holloway
Chris Tchaikovsky
Mental Health
Pankhurst Center
Women's Rights
Women's Centres
Homelessness
Prison System
Trauma
Pankhurst Centre
Open Justice Initiatives
Women's Justice
Cawston Report
Prison Abolition
Thatcher Years
Storytelling
Probation Service
Prison Reform

Created to mark 40 years of Women in Prison, this podcast brings together the voices of women who have lived through the criminal justice system and fought to transform it. Each conversation is led by women with lived experience of criminalisation, offering a rare and deeply informed perspective on a system that continues to harm women.

Through stories of survival, solidarity and resistance, the p... more

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Community organiser, advocate and feminist campaigner Mo Mansfield talks prison abolition, the emotional toll of working in prisons, and her significant contributions to frontline and campaigning work across her career. A raw and vital conversation a... more

Charmaine Williams, Peer Mentor and Training Coordinator for Women in Prison, shares a decade of experience supporting women inside prison and beyond. With heart, humour, and honesty, she talks about resilience, recovery, and the women who inspire he... more

Criminologist and campaigner Becky Clarke speaks about working alongside women in prison, research as resistance, and why grassroots support and critical thinking are key to justice.

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In this episode, criminologist Maria Leitner shares her journey from researcher to being criminalised, to founding Open Justice Initiatives – a think tank led by people with lived experience of the justice system. In conversation with Natasha, she re... more

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Mo Mansfield
Community organizer, advocate and feminist campaigner for prison abolition
Women in Prison
Episode: Mo Mansfield on prison abolition and the legacy of HMP Holloway. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Charmaine Williams
Peer mentor and training coordinator for Women in Prison
Women in Prison
Episode: Charmaine Williams on empathy, resilience and life after prison. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Becky Clarke
Researcher and campaigner at Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: Becky Clarke on collaborative, non-judgemental research methods and systemic change. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Maria Leitner
Criminologist, researcher, and founder of Open Justice Initiatives
Open Justice Initiatives
Episode: Maria Leitner on her 360 experience of the criminal justice system. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Kate Fraser
Head of Practice at Women in Prison
Women in Prison
Episode: Kate Fraser on lived experience, hope, and frontline feminist work. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Hayley Perry
Project Manager for WIPP's 40th Anniversary Heritage Project
Women in Prison
Episode: Kate Fraser on lived experience, hope, and frontline feminist work. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Cathy Stancer
Former CEO of Women in Prison
Lang Kelly Chase Foundation
Episode: Cathy Stancer from volunteer to CEO. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Martine Lignon
Former trustee for Women in Prison for two decades
Women in Prison
Episode: Martine Lignon on 20 years of fighting for better justice. Women in Prison: An Oral History

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Miranda Dobson
Head of Communications for Women in Prison, responsible for advocacy and promoting women's rights within the criminal justice system, engaging with diverse voices and experiences.

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Becky Clarke on collaborative, non-judgemental research methods and systemic change. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Q: What would you like to see Women in Prison accomplish in the future?
Becky expresses the need for Women in Prison to maintain a balance between pragmatic and visionary efforts in advocating for change.
Becky Clarke on collaborative, non-judgemental research methods and systemic change. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Q: What are some of the biggest impacts you have seen of Women in Prison?
Becky highlights the relationships and networks that have formed, emphasizing the value of connecting with individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system.
Becky Clarke on collaborative, non-judgemental research methods and systemic change. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Q: How did you come to work within the criminal justice system?
Becky explains she got involved by chance, initially assisting on a project about anti-racism and anti-bullying in Newhall Women's Prison.
Maria Leitner on her 360 experience of the criminal justice system. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Q: What would you like to see Women in Prison accomplish in the future?
Maria wants Women in Prison to change the public narrative about the criminal justice system and emphasize their efforts in supporting women post-incarceration.
Maria Leitner on her 360 experience of the criminal justice system. Women in Prison: An Oral History
Q: What changes would you like to see in the way the criminal justice system treats women?
Maria advocates for community-based initiatives, focusing on preventive measures and avoiding incarceration for women, especially those with mental health issues or those reacting to domestic violence.

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The content focuses on the voices of women who have experienced the criminal justice system, particularly emphasizing their struggles and triumphs in navigating this often-harsh reality. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with community organizers, researchers, and advocates who explore systemic issues related to women's incarceration, including advocacy for prison reform, activism for women's rights, and firsthand narratives of resilience. The podcast provides a platform for the stark realities faced by women in prison while also highlighting community support and the importance of empathy in fostering recovery and change. Additionally, it reflects on the historical context of women's issues within incarceration, bringing attention to 4... more

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3. Becky Clarke
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6. Hayley Perry
7. Cathy Stancer
8. Martine Lignon

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