Growth Uncut
By Sarah Lewis
Growth Uncut Jan 18, 2022
Hope in Probation: Embracing people with lived experience to deliver meaningful research.
The Hope in Probation Research Project was completed by; Professor Steve Farrell (University of Nottingham); Dr Jake Phillips (University of Sheffield Hallam);Dr Sarah Lewis, Kam Stevens and Adam from Penal Reform Solutions and Anita Dockley from Justice Futures. This podcast discusses the benefits of lived experience researches in this research and provides advice to other organisations who are passionate about adding greater richness to their research.
Series 2: Meeting the Team- Justine Best
Justine Best works with us as a research consultant and shares with us her lived experience of care and how her works gives her hope, as she instils hope in others.
If you want to find out more about our work please visit www.growtransformbelong.com or email us on info@growtransformbelong.com to connect with us and collaborate!
Series 2: Meeting the team. Carianne Burr-our Head of People
Carianne is one of my favourite people in the world and her role focuses on growing our staff, quality assurance and training. Carianne talks about her role, working with the team and discusses her preventative programme, which is currently being delivered in educational settings.
If you want to know more about our work please visit www.growtransformbelong.com or www.penalreformsolutions.com and if you would like to find our more about our work (or support us in our mission), please email us on info@growtransformbelong.com
Special Episode: Gambling Culture and Gambling Related Harms in Prison
This special episode features a discussion centred around our research for the Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms, which was launched by the the Howard League for Penal Reform. Justine and I join Steven, from Betknowmore, to summarise and reflect on the findings from our report. We talk about the recommendations and the way forward, as we work together to reduce harms in prison.
Please check out our report here: https://howardleague.org/publications/exploring-gambling-and-its-role-within-prison-culture-you-can-be-flying-high-then-fighting/: https://howardleague.org/publications/exploring-gambling-and-its-role-within-prison-culture-you-can-be-flying-high-then-fighting/
And get in touch with us via our website: www.penalreformsolutions.com or sarah@penalreformsolutions.
Series 2: Kam Stevens on: Giving hope, taking risks and belonging.
This episode discusses so much! Belonging, hope, joy and the complete conviction Kam Stevens has for social action, impact and justice. Not just for those in prison but for prison staff, who both deserve more support and care.
Series 2: Sid Singh and Dr Lewis talk about faith and hope within corrections.
Series 2: Prevention, youth justice and Gen Z's! With Emma Hands from Penal Reform Solutions
If you want to learn more about what we do or want to get involved please check us out on www.penalreformsolutions.com or www.growtransformbelong.com
Series 2: Prison staff wellbeing and retention, with Dan Reynolds
We have created a new series where I get the privilege of speaking with the PRS (Penal Reform Solutions) team about their passions and hopes for the future. First off, is our newest member, Dan Reynolds, who talked about his passions around staff wellbeing. Find out about the challenges Dan faced as a prison officer and what he feels in important for staff now and in the future. Also find out what a love bomb is!
For more information about what we do please visit our websites: www.penalreformsolutions.com or www.growtransformbelong.com or email us on dan@penalreformsolutions.com or sarah@penalreformsolutions.com
Enjoy!
Special Feature: A summary of the findings from the MAPPA thematic analysis, in collaboration with the Inspectorate of Probation
This episode talks through the key findings of the MAPPA thematic analysis from the PRS team, commissioned by the Inspectorate of Probation. It reflects of the experiences of the research team and explores a number of key solutions that can bring about effective change within the Criminal Justice System. The podcast is created and produced by Penal Reform Solution, an organisation that promotes social good and reduces social harm. We specialise in co-creation, user voice research and cultural change projects. We are a passionate group of people!
For more information on the report, please visit our website at: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email us on info@penalreformsolutions.com
Find us on twitter (sarah_lewis30), Instagram and Linkedin!
Special Episode: The lived experience of Electronic Monitoring, from people on Probation.
This episode features David Haze and Dr Lewis from the PRS team, discussing the recent Inspectorate of Probation Project, which examined the views of those subject to Electronic Monitoring (EM). This easy to access version of the report hopes to provide a quick overview of the findings and proposed solutions, to enrich the EM experience, to make it more meaningful and effective. We hope you enjoy this short summary and if you have any questions please get in touch with us on: info@penalreformsolutions.com
Special Episode: The impact of the CJS on mental health: A service user's perspective
The awesome team at Penal Reform Solutions carried out an analysis into how the Criminal Justice System impacts on the mental health of service users. Our mission was to capture the experiences of service users, as part of a wider project commissioned by the Inspectorate of Probation. We wanted to create an accessible way to tell you about the findings, our recommendations and our reflections from the project so here it is! Thank you to all those that took part and to Justine Best and David Haze who joined me in this podcast.
To find out more information about this work and to read the full report please visit: www.penalreformsolutions.com
To get in touch with us please contact info@penalreformsolutions.com
We are excited to be starting an Innovation Project with HMP Bristol, who won the award to develop better mental wellbeing services in prison through a peer mentoring service. It is a privilege to apply some of our learning to this Project and work collaboratively to make prisons better.
Series 2: The Growth Alliance Episode 1: The PRS Team- why we do what we do
Our next Series is going to focus on the Growth Alliance. The Growth Alliance is a collection of passionate individuals who want to make a collective impact, promoting social good and reducing social harm for all. This Series will host different people who are affiliated with the Growth Alliance, to share their views on social reform and collective responsibility. We decided to start the Series with our PRS team when one of our team suggested that it might be fun to get together and talk about why we do what we do. So here you have it folks! We are really passionate about what we do and if you want to get in touch to collaborate, talk or connect then throw us an email on info@penalreformsolutions.com
17. Growth with Tom Eberhardt: Staff are the biggest asset in our prisons.
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
20. Growth with Ralph Lubkowski: The value of reflection, listening and honesty.
Ralph Lubkowski is currently a Prison Governor in England with a commitment to Growth, making him a key Avenger of social justice! Ralph talks about why he started work in prisons, and shares his inspirations and challenges. I will be working with Ralph over the next 3 years to implement the Prison Growth Project and feel excited about the journey ahead. This draws a close to this first Series of Growth Uncut. As we plan the next Series we want to thank you for listening and we will be back soon!
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
18. Growth with Joe Arvidson- Challenging Comfort zones and binary thinking.
With 30 years of correctional experience, Joe Arvidson talks to Sarah about getting out of comfort zones and remaining open to new learning. He discusses his experiences of working as a probation officer and teaching others who work in the correctional field, sharing a passion for desistance and personal growth. Joe's position on humanity is refreshing and inspiring. Joe also hosts a fantastic podcast called the Criminologist. Check out his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criminologist/id1499579687 and enjoy the great content! He is a rock star!
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
16. Growth with Breda Power- The importance of gratitude.
Breda talks about her work at the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas and how she was inspired to work in prison, following her fathers wrongful incarceration. Breda discusses the benefit of gratitude, finding small moments of Growth in her life and the role of relationships being central to her development.
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
15. Trust, Presence and Compassion are key to Growth, with Attila Juhász
Attila Juhász reflects on his experience as a Governor in Hungary and shares with us the importance of prisoner's families and how they have inspired him in his work. Attila was a Prison Governor for 10 years and explains how he utilised the media to help change the way prison (and those that work and live in it) are seen. I have had the pleasure of working with Attila, during my work for the Council of Europe and I hope he inspires you as much as he does me.
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
14. Unconditional love and Growth, with Michael Campbell Brown
Michael Campbell Brown shares with us his thoughts of growth, prison and the importance of unconditional love. This emotive podcast provides us with an insight into prison and the people within it, illuminating the humanity of prisons and the humbling experience of working with those incarcerated.
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
13. Integrity, Authenticity and Growth with Paula Harriott
Paula Harriott talks passionately about her views on growth and how through adversity, we can grow. Paula works for the Prison Reform Trust and discusses her work and what drives her. She discusses the importance of standing together in solidarity, in order to make an impact as a collective.
For more information about our work check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
12. Growth with Dr Sarah Lewis-"Live uncomfortable kindness"
So we turned the tables and the lovely Julie Eden hosted the show and put Dr Sarah Lewis through the tricky questions about Growth! Sarah talks about her challenges and the importance of small gestures of kindness, relationships and openness to change.
For more information check out: www.penalreformsolutions.com or email Sarah on info@penalreformsolutions.com
If you want to join the Growth Alliance please click here: https://penalreformsolutions.com/growth-alliance-2/
If you want to help Sarah in her work please get in touch, or contribute through Patreon on: www.patreon.com/growthmovement
All proceeds goes towards this podcast and our Youth Growth Programme.
11. Growth with Kam: People are the key.
Kam Stevens shares with us his experiences of prison and his ambitions for the future, as an aspiring director. Kam describes how people were instrumental in his rehabilitation and outlines his passion for change and dedication to those in prison. He talks about his screenplay production in prison as the importance of trust and freedom, in order to grow and become the person he is today.
To check out the Everest Reform Project, visit: https://www.everestreform.co.uk/
For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com
Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30
Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions
If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
10. Equality, hope and growth with Dr Wendy Fitzgibbon
Criminologist Dr Wendy Fitzgibbon talks about her experiences of social inequality and how it led her into the caring industry and academia, to voice those issues that hinder growth and promote growth in others.
To check out Wendy's new book, please see www.plutobooks.com/9780745399232/privatising-justice/
Also, to learn more about the book please see: http://vimeo.com/424820345/f369de73ff
For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com
Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30
Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions
If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
9. Reflections from Dr Adrian Needs on attachment, compassion and the importance of humour!
Adrian talks about his time working in the Prison Service as a Forensic Psychologist and highlights the importance of relationships, contextual factors and the difficulties associated with change.
For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30 Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions If you want to actively support our work, please see: www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
5. Authentic connections and the role of empathy in Growth, with Julie Eden
Julie Eden talks about her experience of working as a Probation Officer and the importance of empathy, authentic relationships and social equality, as a way to promote growth in people and communities. For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30 Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
8. Humanity, pain and growth with Professor Ben Crewe
Professor Ben Crewe shares his views on growth within the context of his research around life sentences and discusses the themes of power, pain and relationships and their association with growth and personal development.
For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30 Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
7. Being rich in relationships is key to growth, with Nina McNamara
Nina is a designer by trade and one of the Birds behind Bird Podcast. She talks about growth within the context of her life and work and draws on her challenging experiences of spending a year in Australia and how this helped her appreciate relationships and develop a sense of greater openness in her life.
For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30 Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
6. Through pain we grow, with Marcus Olozulu
I speak with Marcus Olozulu about the function of pain within the process of growth. He talks about the importance of being authentic and finding peace through the process of making sense of our painful stories. For more information about the work we do, see: www.penalreformsolutions.com Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30 Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
4. The Importance of Relationships, with Professor Fergus McNeill
Professor Fergus McNeill talks to Sarah about human potential and relationships within the context of Criminal and Social Justice.
For more information about the work we do, see:
www.penalreformsolutions.com
Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30
Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions
If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
3. Growth with Shadd Maruna
Professor Shadd Maruna speaks passionately about social justice, growth and human development. This podcast covers topics around cultural divide and the value of lived experience, relationships and our social context.
For more information about the work we do, see:
www.penalreformsolutions.com
Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30
Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions
If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
2. Creating Space to Grow with Dr Kerry Devitt
Dr Kerry Devitt is a Senior Researcher working in the community, sharing her thoughts on social justice, self reflection and how the first step to growth is through conversation.
For more information about the work we do, see:
www.penalreformsolutions.com
Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30
Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions
If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or to join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance
1. Honesty and Hope in Growth, with David Adams
Sarah talks with David Adams, a former prisoner who reflects on his growth and personal development. We talk about honesty and hope and how these can help us grow.
If you would like more information around our work please see:
www.penalreformsolutions.com
Twitter: @GrowthAlliance1 and @Sarah_Lewis30
Instagram: dr_sarah_lewis, growth_alliance1, growthproject_ and penalreformsolutions
If you want to actively support our work, please see: https://www.patreon.com/growthmovement or join the Growth Alliance, see: https://www.penalreformsolutions.com/the-growth-alliance