National Prison Radio brings a spark of light to January
Throughout January, National Prison Radio (NPR) will be broadcasting a special series of programmes called ‘The Spark’, which features Life After Prison presenter Jules in conversation with women who have been through the criminal justice system. The programme focuses on the ‘spark’ the women found during their time inside or since release that set them on a path of transformation and change.
This month we hear from entrepreneur Barbara, who came up with the idea for her fashion business while she was serving her sentence.
We also hear from Beatrice, who got in touch with the podcast just days after her release from prison. Beatrice talks honestly and openly about all the unexpected feelings that her release brought up for her and how her first days out of jail compared to what she had been expecting.
You can also hear NPR presenter Faye talk to Jules about her passion for sport and fitness, and how her children are and have always been her spark.
Since Jules’ release from prison, where she served a two-and-a-half-year sentence, she has been passionate about supporting women in prison and after release.
“Women’s experiences of prison and the criminal justice system are often really different to men’s. It’s so important to me to amplify their voices, and to make sure as many people as possible get to hear these inspiring stories. I have got so much from talking to the women who have shared their experiences with me on The Spark and I know what they have to say will resonate with so many people listening.”
The Spark sits alongside our main podcast Life After Prison; made specifically for people who have spent time in prison and their families; and is one of the few programmes produced by National Prison Radio that is available outside prison.
The Spark will be on National Prison Radio every Thursday throughout January at midday & 6pm and every Sunday at 2pm. It is also available to watch on the Content Hub.
Life After Prison & The Spark are available when you get out of prison on Spotify, Itunes and YouTube.
National Prison Radio is the world’s first national radio station for people in prison. It is available on in-cell TVs and Launchpad laptops in prisons across England and Wales. If NPR is not available in your prison, call us on 0808 123 1234. You can also use this number to get involved by sharing your story or requesting a track.
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