A Prison's Guide To...

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Hosted by Ben Bailey Smith, ‘A Prison’s Guide To’ is the podcast from prison staff. Created by Acast Creative, alongside HM Prison and Probation Service.
Each week, we bring you a guide to a new topic, straight from the prison system, providing you with life lessons from some of the most overlooked sources of inspiration you’re likely to meet - the people that work across our prison service.
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A Prison’s Guide To…Taking The Leap

Jan 31 2023 26 mins

Taking the leap can be terrifying. Whether that’s a new career choice, or a new direction in life. So we spoke to some experts about it.Across the prison service, you’ll find countless stories of staff whose careers started with a brave step into the unknown. In our final episode, we’re hearing from these people.Prison officers, former prisoners and trainee psychologists all

A Prison’s Guide To…Work Mates

Jan 23 2023 17 mins

If you want to know how to build a well-oiled team and create a positive culture at work, we’ve got a guide for you. We hear from prison officers and a former prisoner, who share with us stories of camaraderie, togetherness and teamwork. They explain how even in a challenging environment, there are many ways we can build thriving relationships and work together to support on

A Prison’s Guide To…Conflict Resolution.

Jan 16 2023 34 mins

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to deescalate volatile situations, or even just spot hostility before it flares up, then we’ve got some valuable lessons for you.In this episode we hear from people with first hand experience of dealing with conflict resolution from inside a prison, from a Physical Education instructor to a former prisoner and a forensic psychologist. They expl

A Prison’s Guide To…Second Chances

Jan 10 2023 26 mins

Second chances, we’ve probably all asked for one at some point or another. But what can we learn about them from inside one of the most unique environments you’re likely to find - a prison?In this opening episode we speak to a range of prison staff from across England and Wales, from governors to officers, who share with us a whole range of lessons that prison has taught them.

What Is 'A Prison's Guide To'?

Welcome to 'A Prison's Guide To'Narrated by Ben Bailey Smith, ‘A Prison’s Guide To’ is the podcast from prison staff across England and Wales. Created by Acast Creative, alongside HM Prison and Probation Service. Each week, we bring you a guide to a new topic, straight from the prison system, providing you with life lessons from some of the most overlooked sources of ins