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!!
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.
Empathetic Frustration
We must embrace a paradigm shift—one rooted in empathy, acceptance, and compassion. It's about providing resources, not retribution; opportunities for growth, not perpetual condemnation. Only then can we truly foster a society where every individual has the chance to rewrite their narrative and live a fulfilling life free from their past.
A day volunteering in prison
I had the privilege of coming to Send prison to help on the Flourish Course in December and it was a wonderful experience….