Justice

In the third and final part of our procedural justice mini-series, Edwina talks to Peter Dawson, Director of the Prison Reform Trust, who has 30 years of experience of working in prisons. Peter highlights the difficulties associated with adjudication, the internal disciplinary process in prisons, and the challenges to remaining impartial when sitting in judgement. Edwina and Peter speak about the four pillars of procedural justice: being fair in processes, being transparent in actions, providing opportunity for voice and impartial in decision-making.Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second part of our procedural justice mini-series, Edwina talks to Jo Millington, a forensic scientist and specialist in blood stain pattern analysis. Jo shares her first-hand experience of attending crime scenes and how crucial the management of bias is when carrying out her role.Twitter: @jomillington_v1 and @spatter_edWebsite: https://www.spattered.co.uk/ Get in touch with JoRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the next few weeks, Edwina will be speaking to three guests who share their experiences and perspectives of working within the justice system to form our very first, mini-series.In part one of this procedural justice series, Edwina talks to DCI Kate Gunson about the role of the police, ‘policing by consent’ and the importance of procedural justice in allowing the police to remain fair and accountable.Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks to Rory Stewart OBE former British politician and Prison’s minister and now Senior Fellow at Yale University to talk about his role as number two in the Ministry of Justice and responsible for all prisons in England and Wales. Rory speaks about the importance of accountability and his success story in focusing on ten prisons and reducing assaults in these prisons. Listen as Rory shares what our justice system does well, which he largely pins on its incredible prison officers as well as the challenges in implementing positive change within the system. https://twitter.com/RoryStewartUKhttps://www.rorystewart.co.uk/Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Zoe shares her experiences of working in a female estate during the Christmas period and how the women often found this time to be particularly challenging as the new year comes in and they are away from their families. Zoe speaks about the importance of her trauma informed training in helping her understand women who come in conflict with the law and the support and care they need. Nadia shares her first-hand experience of serving a criminal sentence and the pain and trauma she experienced being away from home and her loved ones which is only heightened during the holiday period. Follow Zoe on Twitter: @zoethomas87 One Small Thing is proud to have sponsored self-care packs that are being sent to all female estates across the country in partnership with other charities to let these women know we are thinking of them at this t

In this episode Edwina talks to Peter Clarke CVO OBE QPM about his role as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons. Peter reflects on his time in this important role leading the team that provides an independent voice as well as navigating the challenges that the pandemic brought. Listen as Peter shares his views on rehabilitation and giving those behind bars the opportunity to turn their lives around.Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Edwina talks to Dr Bob Johnson, about his experiences working as a psychiatrist at HMP Parkhurst, a maximum-security prison on the Isle of Wight. During his 5 years there, Bob spoke to 50 murderers to help them to unpack their trauma and to understand why they did what they did. In the time that Bob worked there, he reduced prison alarm bells from an average of 20 times a year to none for three years, signaling a monumental reduction in prison violence. Listen as Bob shares the three pillars of his life’s work: truth, trust and consent. http://www.truthtrustconsent.org/@BobTrustConsentRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks to Carolyn Hoyle from the University of Oxford’s Centre for Criminology who leads their Death Penalty Research Unit.Although the UK has abolished the death penalty, it remains prevalent in many countries across the world. Listen as Carolyn unpacks the issues associated with gathering accurate information on the death penalty, particularly in Asia where in some countries death penalty practice is a ‘state secret’. And hear about her efforts to secure political will to bring about change, which led to the president of Zimbabwe drawing on her research to argue for abolition there. Follow @CaroylnHoyle1 and @OxfordCrim Resources:JUSTICE podcast with Dr Shona MinsonThe Death Penalty – A Worldwide Perspective (Roger Hood and Carolyn Hoyle)The Death Penalty ProjectReprieveJust Mercy: A story of justice and redemption (Bryan Stevenson)Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Compan

In this episode, Edwina talks to Mary Bosworth, Director of the Centre for Criminology and of the international research network Border Criminologies at the University of Oxford about her research on immigration detention and deportation. Mary sheds light on this under-researched area and the difficulties associated with it. She discusses the impact of the Windrush scandal and how the number of deportations has since reduced but remains cautious that Brexit may change this trend. Listen as she shares her first-hand experience of research inside immigration removal centres in the UK and its toll on all those involved in the process.This podcast was recorded in July, statistics and figures quoted may have changed since. Follow @BorderCrim and @OxfordCrimTo learn more about immigration detention centres, visit the Border Criminologies website. If you want to contribute information about conditions in immigration detention, please consider contributing to the interactive map, Landscapes of Border Contro

In this episode, Edwina talks to Chris Daw QC, Barrister and author of ‘Justice on Trial’, about his experience as a defence lawyer and how his vast experience has led him to believe that our criminal justice system is broken. Listen as he unpacks what he believes our country should be doing to change things for the better. Follow Chris on Twitter: @crimlawuk  Buy ‘Justice on Trial’Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks to Anne Fox, Chief Executive of Clinks, founded in 1997 to coordinate the work of charities that engage with people in criminal justice in England and Wales.Anne discusses the importance of understanding the needs of organisations working in criminal justice space, particularly in the current context of a pandemic.  The impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector working in criminal justiceSubscribe to Light LunchFollow Anne on Twitter: @AnneFoxThoughtsRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks to Richard Garside, Director of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies about their recent report on how prison systems in different European countries are dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.Richard outlines the importance of this research both in the short and long term as it records how this crisis was handled and can be used to ensure we are better prepared for the future.Following the release of this report, the Centre for Crime and Justice studies has released a series of webinars to have a more detailed understanding of the key issues and intends to carry out further qualitative research on COVID-19 in prisons. COVID-19 in European prisons: Tracking preparedness, prevention and controlFollow Richard on Twitter: @RichardJGarsideRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Edwina Grosvenor talks with Rt Honourable David Lammy MP for Tottenham, delving into a host of issues including language, white privilege, and the lack of diversity and structural racism in the criminal justice system. This lively discussion looks at the reasons and the solutions to disproportionality in Britain’s judicial system and why only 6 of the 35 recommendations in the 2017 Lammy Review are being implemented. Follow David on Twitter @DavidLammyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lammy-review-final-reportRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Edwina Grosvenor talks to James Timpson OBE, Chair of Prison Reform Trust and Chief Executive of Timpson, a successful UK-wide family run business. In this wide-ranging conversation, we find out how the ethos of Timpson’s came about, which today translates to 1 in 9.5 of Timpson staff being recruited from UK prisons. James shares his observations of prison leadership over the last few years and different cultures within UK prisons. James discusses his approach recruitment and what he has learnt along the way, including the importance of supporting colleagues to be the best they can be. To find out moreFollow James on Twitter @JamesTCobblerVisit the Timpson website https://www.timpson.co.uk/Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks with Christopher Stacey, Co-director of Unlock. They discuss how people often face stigma and obstacles because of their criminal record - long after they have served their sentence. Chris explains that in the UK, I in 6 people have criminal records and how the current system of criminal record checks isn’t fit for purpose - with information being shared with potential employers that isn’t relevant and with wide-spread employment practices are too often grounded in prejudice, causing significant harm to individuals trying to get on with their lives. To find out moreFollow @unlockcharity and #FairChecks on TwitterExplore Unlock’s website and #fairchecks movement Resources from UnlockPractical guidance for employers on dealing with criminal record checksGuidelines on recruiting people with convictionsRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Pod

In this episode, Edwina talks with Paddy Wivell, award winning film director and producer, about his experience making the Channel 4 series ‘Prison’, a behind-the-scenes exploration of life at HMP Durham and HMP Foston Hall. Paddy discusses the importance of building trust with both the officers and the residents, and of the range of human experience he witnessed and explored in the series – from the violence to the humour, to the tenderness of the relationships. He also explains how he saw first-hand, the impact of ‘Healing Trauma’, (the peer-led trauma intervention introduced by One Small Thing) upon the women residents at Foston Hall.  View Series 2: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/prisonFollow Paddy on Twitter: @Paddywivell SupportSupportLine provide confidential support for a range of issues including self harm: 01708 765200Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999 (12:00-14:30 and 19:00-21:30 daily)Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTChari

In this episode, another in our series responding to Covid-19, Edwina talks to Dr Karen Treisman, clinical psychologist, author and trainer, exploring the impact of trauma at an individual, organisational and community level, particularly in this time of Covid-19. Karen is an expert in trauma-informed work and this wide-ranging and practical conversation explores how Covid-19 is impacting upon us including how the body holds and responds to trauma (and how we can care for ourselves), how organisations can respond to the impact of Covid-19 in a way that is trauma-informed, and the concept of cultural humility. Dr Karen TreismanNational Domestic Abuse Helplinefree on 0808 2000 247Rape Crisisfree on 0808 802 9999Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks to Louise Shorter, founder and CEO of charity Inside Justice, about their work undertaking casework investigations on behalf of people who claim they’ve been wrongly convicted. Louise is a former producer/director of BBC TV’s long-running miscarriage of justice investigative series, Rough Justice and set up Inside Justice 10 years ago following the decline of media organisations investigating individual claims of wrongful conviction. In this podcast, Louise explores cases Inside Justice have worked on and tells of the increasing number of systemic challenges Inside Justice faces when working on cases.www.insidejustice.co.uk/twitter.com/insidejusticeukRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, Edwina catches up with Enver Solomon, CEO of charity Just for Kids Law – the UK charity that strives for the legal rights and entitlements of children and young people in the UK – to find out what impact Covid-19 is having on their work and the lives of those they serve.www.justforkidslaw.org@JustforkidslawJUSTICE Episode 35Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Edwina talks to DCI Nick Plummer about his work leading the Missing Exploited Trafficked (Children) Team and Youth Offending Team, within the Public Protection Department of Hampshire Constabulary and their plans to become a trauma informed county. Nick has been a police officer for 27 years and is an operational and strategic police leader, with a wide range of experience including responses to kidnap, misconduct and corruption, the management of Covert Human Intelligence Sources. He has also served in Kabul as a leader on a training and mentoring mission supporting the Afghan National Police. https://www.hampshire.police.uk/Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.