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
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
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
An Unexpected Opportunity
Making the most of an unexpected opportunity, Longford scholar Gareth Evans reflects on his internship with a Police and Crime Commissioner…. The chance to… Read More
Introducing you to our new Longford Blog. Join a Big Conversation….
You get used to negative responses when you run a prison reform charity. Not always, of course, but on occasion I have had doors shut… Read More