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Bird Podcast | Stories from prison

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Bird Podcast investigates what it really means to do time in the UK prison system. One topic, two chicks, three points of view. Explores themes around mental health, women in prison, UK gangs, knife crime, life sentences & rehabilitation.

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Prisoners Abroad | Detention & Deportation

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09/11/21 • 42 min

Two chicks go global with charity, Prisoners Abroad. They speak to Sonia about her mid-pandemic deportation and incarceration in the US. Love had no barriers for Sue, whilst her husband was imprisoned overseas and Theresa and Laura share their passion for safeguarding the welfare and human rights of detained British citizens to find out what it really means to do time – abroad. --------------------------------------------------- https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk --------------------------------------------------- More from Bird Podcast Follow us for social justice info, stats and prison insights or get in touch with us via our website, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook www.birdpodcast.co.uk Twitter: @birdpodcast Instagram: @birdpodcast Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK' Artwork: Rita Cervetto
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09/11/21 • 42 min

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Youth Justice | The Black Experience

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03/25/21 • 36 min

Two chicks lift the lid on the disproportionality in the UK criminal justice system. They speak to young people working with the Youth Justice Service about their lived experience of Stop and Search, root causes of youth crime, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Haringey Councillor Mark Blake sheds light on diversity in government and Haringey Youth Justice Service Manager, Matthew Knights provides his professional point of view from working with many Black and Ethnic Minority young people to find out what it really means to do time. --------------------------------------------------- Links

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Link: Ethnic minority doctors are less likely to gain consultant posts, survey finds Link: Disproportionality Project, Evaluation Report - Islington and Haringey YOTs (October 2020) Link: The Ether Programme Link: Stop Watch, accountable policing

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More from Bird Podcast Follow us for social justice info, stats and prison insights or get in touch with us via our website, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook www.birdpodcast.co.uk Twitter: @birdpodcast Instagram: @birdpodcast Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK' Artwork: Rita Cervetto

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03/25/21 • 36 min

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School Exclusions | Children & Consequences

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08/07/20 • 21 min

Two chicks speak to young people who’ve directly experienced exclusion from school. Harry & Kadeem share how this affected their education and lifestyle as children. London charity, Just for Kid’s Law help us understand exposure to criminality and alternative education provisions to find out what it really means to do time.

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https://justforkidslaw.org/

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08/07/20 • 21 min

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06/03/20 • 25 min

Two chicks return to London’s notorious HMP Pentonville to look at prisoners' relationships with prison officers, family and their own partners. Four men share the ways in which their connection with officers has changed over time, explain how they keep the magic alive with a romantic partner – even when there's no physical connection; and we hear the impact prison has on children to find out what it really means to do time.
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Special thanks

HMP Pentonville, Time4Change and the four men who took part in this episode.

Lewis Young for Production support http://theleaflibrary.com/

Sara Norman

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PACT https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

Unlocked Grads https://unlockedgrads.org.uk/

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06/03/20 • 25 min

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04/05/20 • 21 min

We investigate the Coronavirus pandemic in prisons right now by speaking to passionate prison reformer, Dr. Sarah Lewis, prison educator, José Aguiar & front line key worker across London prisons, Melissa to find out what it really means to do time.

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04/05/20 • 21 min

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Restorative Justice | The Victim’s Voice

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03/31/20 • 26 min

Bird Podcast returns with their long awaited second season.

Two chicks investigate how Restorative Justice can repair harm, give victims a voice and reduce reoffending in the UK by speaking directly to victims of crime. They share the stories of Wendy and Viv, ambassadors for the Restorative Justice charity ‘Why Me?’ and Anika Cosgrove, expert and practitioner in RJ as they explore what it really means to do time.

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To see Wendy & Viv’s story and find out more about restorative services and the powerful work ‘Why Me?’ are doing go to their website

https://why-me.org

Special thanks to Restorative Solutions and Leeds Youth Offending Service for their work with Wendy & Viv

Research on reducing reoffending https://restorativejustice.org.uk/resources/evidence-supporting-use-restorative-justice

For the Victim code of practice and more on victim support, visit www.victimsupport.org.uk or call: 08 08 16 89 111

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03/31/20 • 26 min

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08/23/19 • 30 min

SEASON FINALE Two chicks gain exclusive access to London's notorious prison, HMP Pentonville. Bird explores prisoner experiences of knife crime in the UK, uncovering stories from both victim and perpetrator. They discuss how early childhood and trauma play a vital role in criminality to find out what it really means to do time. More from Bird Podcast Follow us for social justice info, stats and prison insights or get in touch with us via our website, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook www.birdpodcast.co.uk Twitter: @birdpodcast Instagram: @birdpodcast Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK'
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08/23/19 • 30 min

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Rehabilitation in Prison | A Call for Connections

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05/06/19 • 29 min

Two chicks investigate whether rehabilitation is possible in our UK prisons and The Criminal Justice System. Uncovering that meaningful work, relationships and a kinder society are the key to safer communities and repairing harm. They speak to to Dr. Sarah Lewis, founder of the Growth Project, Cell Workout creator, LJ Flanders and spoken word artist, Jason Smith to find out what it really means to do time.

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Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK'

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05/06/19 • 29 min

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Women in Prison | A New Perspective

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11/24/18 • 35 min

Two chicks investigate women in prison by uncovering the truth behind female incarceration and the impact it has on their families. They speak to CEO of 'Women in Prison,' Kate Paradine, Lady Unchained, Brenda and women's rights activist, Kafayat Okanlawon to find out what it really means to do time.

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Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK'

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11/24/18 • 35 min

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Life Sentences | From Teenagers to Triathletes

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09/05/18 • 31 min

Two chicks investigate life sentences in the UK as they discover what happens to lifers behind bars and beyond. They follow the journeys of John McAvoy, a reformed criminal turned iron man; Jan, a mother and John McNamara, a criminal barrister, to find out what it really means to do time.

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Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK'

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09/05/18 • 31 min

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How many episodes does Bird Podcast | Stories from prison have?

Bird Podcast | Stories from prison currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Bird Podcast | Stories from prison cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Bird Podcast | Stories from prison?

The episode title 'Prisoners Abroad | Detention & Deportation' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bird Podcast | Stories from prison?

The average episode length on Bird Podcast | Stories from prison is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bird Podcast | Stories from prison released?

Episodes of Bird Podcast | Stories from prison are typically released every 99 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Bird Podcast | Stories from prison?

The first episode of Bird Podcast | Stories from prison was released on Feb 24, 2018.

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