Episode 48 - Donna Simpson (Ex HMP Barlinnie Manager)

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Episode 48: Exploring Prison Reform with Ex-HMP Barlinnie Manager | Social Sessions Podcast 🎙️🗝️Welcome back to Social Sessions! In this powerful episode, we sit down with a former manager of HMP Barlinnie, who now dedicates her life to working in addiction recovery. We dive deep into her unique and empathetic perspective on the prison system, justice, and rehabilitation.🔹 Key Topics Discussed:The effectiveness of prisons: Are they really working? 🏛️Innovative ideas for prison reform and rehabilitation 🌟The impact of trauma, drugs, and addiction on prisoners 🩹Addressing violence and creating safer environments within prisons 🛡️Our guest's progressive approach to justice and prison reform offers invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities for change in the correctional system. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in criminal justice, social reform, and addiction recovery.🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful discussions!📌 Find Us On:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXvWIWVXvGClaUV-EnYsUQAcast: https://shows.acast.com/social-sessions1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/social-sessions/id1716416371#PrisonReform #AddictionRecovery #SocialSessions #CriminalJustice #HMPBarlinnie #Trauma #DrugAddiction #Podcast #PrisonLife #ViolencePrevention #Rehabilitation #EmpathyInJustice #ProgressiveApproach✨ Stay connected with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialsessions1/Twitter: socialsessions6Facebook: Sean Patrick Toal📘Tune in and join the conversation on how we can build a more empathetic and effective justice system! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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