Sasha’s* Story - Meeting at the gate.
What is it really like for a young woman on the day of release from prison?…
Once she walked out of the gate, she was happy, excited, nervous and apprehensive – ready to start her new life on the other side of the gate.
But with no home to go to!!
Short sentences - are they really worth it?
Not only do shorter sentences disrupt family ties but it also disrupts housing, employment and treatment programmes.
Lily's Story
For some of our engagees, us being around for many years means we might first meet them as teenagers, then a few years later see them becoming parents and starting a family. This is the path that Lily’s* journey has taken, here is part of her story of being supported over many years by ID Essence, and moving forward positively away from prison. Read her story here….
An Imago Dei Volunteer
Its 28 years ago since I left prison a free woman, it would have been impossible for me to comprehend any possibility of ever returning by choice to prison back then.