The Outside In team went to meet with Elite Project Services in Maidstone to find out more about the training they do with prisoners and prison leavers. We talk to Martin Dunne the founder and CEO of EPS who set up the company after spending 20 years in and out of prison. We also speak to Jesse who has turned his life around since being released and working with Elite Project Services. 

To find out more about Elite Project Services chcek the links below: 

https://eliteprojectservices.com/

https://www.elitetrainingservices.uk/w/

[email protected]

+44 (0)1708 756 444

https://www.instagram.com/eliteprojectservices/?locale=en-SG&hl=en

https://x.com/_ElitePS

If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team 

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📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: https://prison.radio/

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Hak Baker opens up about his journey growing up on the Isle of Dogs East London and the transformative experiences that shaped him. He shares the story of learning to play guitar while in prison and how the tragic loss of a close friend sparked a profound change in his life. Hak also reflects on his personal hero for Black History Month, highlighting the influence of resilience and creativity in overcoming adversity. 

He has recently released the EP  'Nostalgia Death 2' and he talks about the inpsiration behind the project. 

To hear more from Hak Baker check out these links:

https://hakbaker.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hakbaker/

https://www.youtube.com/c/HakBaker

If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team 

💬 DM us: @prisonradiouk on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: https://prison.radio/

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Mercury nominated Berwyn shares his experinces with Richie of coming to the UK from Trinidad as a child and the struggles he and his family went through due to their immigration status.

He has recently released the album 'Who Am I' and he talks about the experinces behind the album. 

To hear more from Berwyn visit 

https://store.berwynberwynberwyn.com/

https://www.instagram.com/berwynberwynberwyn/?hl=en

If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team 

💬 DM us: @prisonradiouk on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: https://prison.radio/

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The Outside In team  head to the Timpson HQ to hear about the employment opportunities they offer for people in prison and for those leaving prison. They speak to The Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Timpson - Darren Burns about the work they do and we also hear from Stacey Shallcross who has gone from leaving HMP Styal to being an Area Development Manager at Timpson. 

For more informaion about working with Timpson - click here 

https://www.timpson.co.uk/about/careers-at-timpson

If you would like to email us at Outisde In - [email protected]

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Rimzee talks to Richie and Louis about serving 6 years in prison, the challenges, how he prepared for release and what had changed after being away for 6 years. Rimzee also took part in a Canteen Sheet challenge where he demonstrates his budgeting skills. 

To find out more about Rimzee and listen to his music: 

https://rimzee.com/

instagram.com/therealrimzee/

Twitter - @therealrimzee 

https://www.youtube.com/therealrimzee

If you want to get in touch with the Outside In Team: 

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website:  https://prison.radio/

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In this first episode we introduce the first Outisde In producer/presenters : Richie, Louis and Nico. They all worked for National Prison Radio whilst serving time in HMP Brixton at different times.

They are joined by the Head of Talent Development for the Prison Radio Association - Nancy Prentice, who worked with them all in HMP Brixton. They discuss their journey from working  National Prison Radio to working on Outside In with NPR after release and more. 

If you’d like to get in touch with the Outside In crew, please contact us: 

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: https://prison.radio/

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