Nic speaks with OB about his experiences which led him to prison and what positive changes he wants to see in the system.

In the Experts by Experience podcast, Catch22 gives a platform to the voices that matter the most—those with lived experience. Hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS), each episode explores different social challenges and reform ideas through conversations with service users, frontline workers, and industry leaders.

This season emphasises the importance of lived experience in shaping better public services;highlighting real stories of resilience, transformation, and giving back. Whether it’s entrepreneurship, challenging stereotypes, or finding creative outlets, each episode provides valuable insights into the ways public services can evolve to meet the needs of the most vulnerable.

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

Trigger warning: Please be aware that today's episode references suicide and suicidal ideation.

In today's episode, Nic speaks with Simon about finding hope in prison and the importance of kindness.

In the Experts by Experience podcast, Catch22 gives a platform to the voices that matter the most—those with lived experience. Hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS), each episode explores different social challenges and reform ideas through conversations with service users, frontline workers, and industry leaders. This season emphasises the importance of lived experience in shaping better public services;highlighting real stories of resilience, transformation, and giving back. Whether it’s entrepreneurship, challenging stereotypes, or finding creative outlets, each episode provides valuable insights into the ways public services can evolve to meet the needs of the most vulnerable.

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today's episode, Nic speaks with Carl (C.Roots) about the importance of creativity.

This season of #Catch22Minutes, Experts by Experience, is hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS). 

Each episode Nic will be speaking with service users from across our justice services to explore a variety of topics, as well as the value of lived experience. 

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today's episode, Nic speaks with Gavin about the value in giving back to younger versions of ourselves.

This season of #Catch22Minutes, Experts by Experience, is hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS). 

Each episode Nic will be speaking with service users from across our justice services to explore a variety of topics, as well as the value of lived experience. 

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today's episode, Nic speaks with three guests on their unique experiences with stereotyping in the criminal justice system.

This season of #Catch22Minutes, Experts by Experience, is hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS). 

Each episode Nic will be speaking with service users from across our justice services to explore a variety of topics, as well as the value of lived experience. 

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today’s episode, Nic and her guest speak about the importance of taking ownership of the unique experiences that we each go through.

This season of #Catch22Minutes, Experts by Experience, is hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS). 

Each episode Nic will be speaking with service users from across our justice services to explore a variety of topics, as well as the value of lived experience. 

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today's episode, Nic speaks with three service users on their unique experiences with stereotyping in the criminal justice system.

This season of #Catch22Minutes, Experts by Experience, is hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS). 

Each episode Nic will be speaking with service users from across our justice services to explore a variety of topics, as well as the value of lived experience. 

Learn more about our justice services here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today’s episode, Nic speaks with Naeem on his experience with entrepreneurship, staying motivated, and how he started his own business. 

This season of #Catch22Minutes, Experts by Experience, is hosted by Nic, a Team Leader within Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS). 

Each episode Nic will be speaking with service users from across our justice services to explore a variety of topics, as well as the value of lived experience. 

Learn more about our justice services here: https://bit.ly/4fffCKW

In today's episode, we will be discussing Jobcentre Plus, the punitive approach that we have been seeing when it comes to supporting people back to work, and what this says about the UK's welfare policy.

In Catch22's manifesto, we are calling for the government to revolutionise Jobcentre Plus so that, alongside other employment related services, they become a place where people are supported into careers rather than placed into ‘any job.’

Joining Stella to discuss the issues around Jobcentre Plus and welfare policy is Tom O'Grady, Associate Professor of Politics at University College London.

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With the recent release of our manifesto: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠22 ways to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our fourth season focuses on some of our key policy asks. It is presented by Catch22’s Head of Policy and Campaigns, Stella Tsantekidou.

Learn more about our manifesto: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3F7KCf3⁠

The debate around fixed term recalls reflects the broader tensions within criminal justice policy between punitive and rehabilitative approaches, and between the imperatives of public safety and individual rights. These debates are particularly important when we are thinking about the context of rising prison populations in the UK, with concerns about the sustainability of the current system and the effectiveness of existing policies in reducing reoffending rates and supporting the rehabilitation of offenders.

To discuss the issues around fixed term recalls, Stella is joined by Miranda Shanks, Policy and Communications Manager for Justice and Education at Catch22.

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With the recent release of our manifesto: ⁠⁠⁠⁠22 ways to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities⁠⁠⁠⁠, our fourth season focuses on some of our key policy asks. It is presented by Catch22’s Head of Policy and Campaigns, Stella Tsantekidou.

Learn more about our manifesto: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3F7KCf3⁠