Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association

A podcast for anyone who has spent time in prison or is close to someone who has. Featuring incredible stories from people who've been inside, plus advice and support for those recently released. Follow us at @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X and @lifeafterprisonpod on TikTok

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182 episodes
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Feb 8, 2024 · 37 min
Did You Ever Think That You'd Go To Prison? Zak and Jules
Before we return with the brand new series of Life After Prison, Zak has been digging in the vaults for some of his favourite epsiodes from series 1. This was one of our very first epiosdes, where Zak and Jules share their stories and explain how they...
Feb 1, 2024 · 9 min
Getting Out: How will the Recent Changes to the Rules about Disclosure Affect Me?
Jules chats to Debbie Sadler from Unlock about the recent changes to the rules around disclosing your conviction. There are new rehabilitation periods for some offences which means that it will take less time for some convictions to become spent....
Jan 25, 2024 · 25 min
New Beginnings after Jail | Zak and Jules
Zak and Jules discuss what new beginnings mean to them. We also hear about Jules recent trip to visit East Sutton Park, the last prison she was in before she was released and where she sat down with her mentor in the gym there. The full version of...
Jan 18, 2024 · 11 min
Getting Out: Are People Going To Judge Me At Work?
In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode,...
Jan 11, 2024 · 54 min
Being On An IPP Sentence (Recorded Live at Greenwich University) | Andrew Morris and Sara Ramsden
Both Andrew Morris and Sara Ramsden have personal experience of dealing with IPP sentences. Andrew from serving 12 years inside on the sentence, and Sara with a partner serving it. Both currently campaign for changes to the sentence with UNGRIPP....
Jan 3, 2024 · 9 min
Getting Out: Can I Progress In My Career With A Conviction?
In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode,...
Dec 28, 2023 · 20 min
What's Christmas Like In Jail? | Zak and Jules
Zak and Jules discuss what they like about the festive period and how they spend their time over the holidays now they are out of jail. This podcast is also available as a video – just search on YouTube. Useful organisations: Contact us: If...
Dec 21, 2023 · 8 min
Getting Out: What Support Is Available Once I’m In Employment?
In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode,...
Dec 14, 2023 · 40 min
The Love I Found Inside Helped Me Accept Myself | Danny Baker
Danny Baker talks about his journey into boxing as a trans man, how boxing helped him get away from his old lifestyle and with his mental health, the importance that Holloway Prison played in that journey, and finding light at the end of the tunnel....
Dec 7, 2023 · 7 min
Getting Out: How Can I Find A Different Career After Prison?
In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode,...
Nov 30, 2023 · 21 min
Would You Be Prepared To Go Back To Prison? | Zak and Jules
Zak and Jules discuss how long they were planning their release, their experience of D Cat and answer the question of whether they'd be prepared to go back to prison. This podcast is also available as a video – just search on YouTube. Useful...
Nov 23, 2023 · 9 min
Getting Out: Will My Conviction Affect Where I Can Work?
In this series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode,...
Nov 16, 2023 · 36 min
I Help Young People Get Into The Music Industry | Corey Johnson
Corey Johnson has been credited on Drake’s One Dance, recently won A.I.M Entrepreneur of the Year, and includes music producer, record label president, entrepreneur, board member and philanthropist among his job titles. After spending time in and...
Nov 9, 2023 · 11 min
Getting Out: Getting To The Interview Stage
In a new series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode, we...
Nov 2, 2023 · 23 min
Is Prison Like What You See On TV? | Zak and Jules
Zak and Jules discuss things they experienced for the first time inside, Zak updates Jules on the word from the wing in Brixton, and they answer listeners' questions about prison. This podcast is also available as a video – just search on YouTube....
Oct 26, 2023 · 11 min
Getting Out: How Do I Find Out Which Jobs I Can Have With My Conviction?
In a new series of Getting Out, Jules is joined by Debbie Sadler who is Head of Advice at Unlock – an organisation that provides information and advice to people with convictions. We asked for your questions about employment and in this episode,...
Oct 19, 2023 · 52 min
What’s It Like To Be In A Maximum Security Australian Prison? | Katie
Katie now works as a Senior Producer at an arts and homelessness organisation, but her journey into this position was anything but typical. After losing her job during the 2008 recession, Katie found herself in a downward spiral which eventually led...
Oct 16, 2023 · 1 min
Introducing: Money Mondays
We've a new series of Life After Prison coming for you this Thursday, but while you are waiting for that we wanted to introduce you to a new podcast from National Prison Radio called Money Mondays. Money Mondays is presented by Life After...
Oct 12, 2023 · 44 min
Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – Letters To Myself
LAP Introduces, The Secret Life of Prisons, Letters To Myself Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret...
Oct 5, 2023 · 31 min
Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – Future Prisons
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison...