Life After Prison

We are the Prison Radio Association - a small but mighty charity, and now officially the UK’s leading podcast network 🤯 And we didn’t just take gold…we filled the whole podium! 🥇🥈🥉 To our incredible podcasting colleagues, congratulations. Some of the audio we’ve made this year stands as some of our best ever. You are all magic, and we are in awe of your bravery and commitment to sharing your stories to help others 🪄 To The @britishpodcastawards , thank you for recognising our work on such a monumental platform and helping shine a light on what we do and why we do it. We’re beyond proud to have stepped onto your stage…and off again with our faces on cushions and trophies in our pockets. And to everyone who tunes in and supports our work, we appreciate you so much. These awards aren’t just ours; they’re a win for people in prison everywhere, and a reminder of the talent, life, and potential both behind and beyond the bars. Happy Friday and all that 💫 Read more about last night’s victories via the link in our bio ☝️ #BritishPodcastAwards #PodcastAwards #Podcasting #AwardWinning #CharityWork #PrisonRadio

Best new presenters 2023 - it’s still sinking in! We are so incredibly proud and excited to have won this award at the Arias last night and to also have won silver in grassroots award. To be recognised at this level and amongst this wealth of talent for the values we hold and the people we represent is a really beautiful feeling and we hope we are doing this community proud. A massive Thank You to everyone who is supporting the podcast, our producers and our wider team, we are continuing to break barriers and changing perspective and showing that there is life after prison 👊🏾💜

Never ever going back 👊 For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

"I'm in survival 24/7" 💔 For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

Via National Prison Radio and our podcasts like @afterprisonpod , we share simple, practical advice to support mental health in prison and after release 🧠 The tips come from people who’ve lived it - like @billyscottpendray - who understand what it’s like to go through hard times and dark days, and how to support yourself and others through them. That’s why 97% of listeners say they trust what they hear on National Prison Radio, because it comes from people who truly understand the experience. Mental health support and community for people in prison, from people who’ve been there too 🕊️ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Change is possible 👊 P.S - Make sure to give your guests peppermint tea 🍵 For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

This week's guest on Life after Prison is the definition of transformation. At the age of 11, Sosa Henkoma was groomed into county lines, by 12 he was regularly carrying firearms and by 15 he’d already seen the inside of a prison cell. The following years were a mix of serving time as a teenager, along with physical and mental trauma. Once labelled a criminal, he’s now recognised as a survivor of child criminal exploitation and modern slavery, and has become one of the voices leading the change. Today, you can find him speaking in Parliament, contributing at the United Nations, and influencing national policy on exploitation and justice. Video out now on YouTube! For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

This week's guest on Life after Prison is the definition of transformation. At the age of 11, Sosa Henkoma was groomed into county lines, by 12 he was regularly carrying firearms and by 15 he’d already seen the inside of a prison cell. The following years were a mix of serving time as a teenager, along with physical and mental trauma. Once labelled a criminal, he’s now recognised as a survivor of child criminal exploitation and modern slavery, and has become one of the voices leading the change. Today, you can find him speaking in Parliament, contributing at the United Nations, and influencing national policy on exploitation and justice. For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 Video out at 5PM!

Just as our very own @zakarriyahkhalil7 coined it, leaving prison can feel like being dropped into the middle of a jungle. Especially in those first few days and weeks adjusting to life outside, it can take time to find your feet. It’s so important to look after your mental health in those moments 🧠 Small things like routine, staying in touch with friends, and giving yourself time and space can help make the transition feel a bit more manageable. There’s no right way or set speed to get back in the fast lane. And always remember, support is available. You don’t have to figure it all out alone 🤝 @afterprisonpod is our podcast made to support prison leavers - delivered through the voices and experiences of people who’ve been there themselves. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, or on YouTube ▶️ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

It all comes from within 🫂 For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

We have the power to break the cycle of trauma, and we can do it together as a society, to make real change for everyone impacted ❤️ For the full episode search ‘Life After Prison’ on YouTube 📺 and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧