Bob Turney: from prisoner to probation officer
Bob Turney’s contribution to making the case for prison reform in this country was huge, writes our director Peter Stanford, after news of the death… Read More
Join Our Big Conversation about Second Chances
The Longford Blog is an all-year-round conversation – about, amongst other things, prison, the criminal justice system, and what a difference education can make in turning (prison) sentences into degrees as our Longford scholars are all doing. This Blog page is an opportunity for our scholars (like Gavin, pictured above) who are at the heart of what we do - as well as our mentors and others involved in the scholarship programme - to share first-hand experiences and ideas for change.
If you have something you’d like to say, find out how at office@longfordtrust.org
‘After seven long years, I’ve completed my degree’
As our 42 new Longford Scholarship holders begin the autumn term at their chosen universities, our recent graduate George is prompted to reflect on his… Read More
Unfinished Business With Learning
Our new scholar Ali, restarting his degree with our support this autumn, reflects on how far education has already taken him, the obstacles he has… Read More
Here’s just how far proving an offensive remark wrong can take you
Every one of us is capable of change. It is fundamental to human nature. Where it varies between us is how, why and when that… Read More