I know all about art’s power to change lives
With so much turmoil in the world at the moment – anyone reading this will know prisons and the justice system are by no means… 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
Reforming probation from the inside
In May, we shared the news that a Longford scholar had gone full-circle, moving from prisoner to probation service officer. His experience is proof that… Read More
Top Tips for employers and people with convictions: disclosure
‘It doesn’t matter whether you’ve stolen a penny sweet or killed someone…we won’t take people with convictions.’ Imagine hearing those words when you’ve done your… Read More
Not just another brick in the wall
This week prisons and the justice system have been in the news. Firstly, a joint justice inspectors’ report found recovery from the pandemic at ‘unacceptable… Read More