Lord Longford: setting the record straight
You may have seen disturbing claims in the media about Lord Longford and his involvement with Moors Murderer, Ian Brady. The Longford Trust was founded in… 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
From Prison Cell to The Walls of The Royal Academy of Arts
From Prison Cell to The Walls of The Royal Academy of Arts For the Longford Blog, scholar Paul Grady reflects on his journey towards last… Read More
Homelessness and prison: a personal experience of the perverse cycle
Homelessness and prison: Longford scholar Shaun looks at a personal experience of the perverse cycle ‘This is the best I can do.’ These were… Read More
Wasting potential
Wasting prisoners’ potential to change their lives through education: Dame Sally Coates reviewed prison education for the government. Here’s her verdict for Longford Blog on… Read More