Eppie Sprung
@eppiesprung.bsky.social
Founder of @nextchapterscotland.org.uk so lots of posts will relate to the criminal justice system. Author of ‘Here, with you’.
Passionate about birth rights, parenting, literature, music, inclusion, diversity, human rights.
Own views etc
Passionate about birth rights, parenting, literature, music, inclusion, diversity, human rights.
Own views etc
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This course is one of a kind! People who have a conviction for a sexual offence face the most extreme form of stigma. This training course can help them to survive the storm.
This course is one of a kind! People who have a conviction for a sexual offence face the most extreme form of stigma. This training course can help them to survive the storm.
👉 Been convicted of a sexual offence? You’re not alone.
Our new online training, Surviving the Storm, is built by people who’ve been there. Learn your rights, understand the system, and rebuild your future with confidence.
ℹ️ Details here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/training
Our new online training, Surviving the Storm, is built by people who’ve been there. Learn your rights, understand the system, and rebuild your future with confidence.
ℹ️ Details here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/training
October 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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This course is one of a kind! People who have a conviction for a sexual offence face the most extreme form of stigma. This training course can help them to survive the storm.
This course is one of a kind! People who have a conviction for a sexual offence face the most extreme form of stigma. This training course can help them to survive the storm.
When people speak out about their own lived experience of the criminal justice system, whether that be as a person convicted of a crime or a victim of crime - NO-ONE should be subjected to death or rape threats. People are entitled to call for change without fear of vigilantism.
August 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
When people speak out about their own lived experience of the criminal justice system, whether that be as a person convicted of a crime or a victim of crime - NO-ONE should be subjected to death or rape threats. People are entitled to call for change without fear of vigilantism.
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To join Scottish sex workers in opposing further criminalisation under the Nordic Model;
- follow Scotland4Decrim on Instagram
- if you’re based in Scotland, use our email your MSP tool to demand they oppose the proposed Nordic Model: t.co/DOkwW8dQoa
- follow Scotland4Decrim on Instagram
- if you’re based in Scotland, use our email your MSP tool to demand they oppose the proposed Nordic Model: t.co/DOkwW8dQoa
May 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
To join Scottish sex workers in opposing further criminalisation under the Nordic Model;
- follow Scotland4Decrim on Instagram
- if you’re based in Scotland, use our email your MSP tool to demand they oppose the proposed Nordic Model: t.co/DOkwW8dQoa
- follow Scotland4Decrim on Instagram
- if you’re based in Scotland, use our email your MSP tool to demand they oppose the proposed Nordic Model: t.co/DOkwW8dQoa
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Sometimes doing a lot of campaigning for sex work decriminalisation is pretty hard work. Other times, your opponents are like this…
Anyway, everyone go and follow @scotland4decrim on Instagram to support sex workers fighting for their safety, health, and human rights! 💪
Anyway, everyone go and follow @scotland4decrim on Instagram to support sex workers fighting for their safety, health, and human rights! 💪
Asked about concerns her bill could drive prostitution to an unregulated and underground system, she said: "If you even think for one second, you cannot possibly drive prostitution underground.
"If you had a lot of women in underground cellars with a locked door, how would the punters get to them?"
"If you had a lot of women in underground cellars with a locked door, how would the punters get to them?"
June 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Sometimes doing a lot of campaigning for sex work decriminalisation is pretty hard work. Other times, your opponents are like this…
Anyway, everyone go and follow @scotland4decrim on Instagram to support sex workers fighting for their safety, health, and human rights! 💪
Anyway, everyone go and follow @scotland4decrim on Instagram to support sex workers fighting for their safety, health, and human rights! 💪
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Follow @scotland4decrim on Instagram (no BlueSky account yet!) to support sex workers in Scotland organising for their rights, against Ash Regan’s bill and in favour of full decrim. Language isn’t the issue - it’s the material consequences for sex workers. Criminalisation endangers sex workers.
Is the Scottish Government serious about reducing prostitution, or do they want a thriving 'sexual services' sector? Shona Craven asks ✍️
Read the full article here: www.thenational.scot/politics/251...
Read the full article here: www.thenational.scot/politics/251...
May 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Follow @scotland4decrim on Instagram (no BlueSky account yet!) to support sex workers in Scotland organising for their rights, against Ash Regan’s bill and in favour of full decrim. Language isn’t the issue - it’s the material consequences for sex workers. Criminalisation endangers sex workers.
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For more about the #spycops public inquiry, see our FAQ campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/2020/01/29/u...
UCPI FAQ: The Spycops Public Inquiry
What you need to know about the public inquiry into undercover political policing - dates, venue, who gives evidence & when it will end
campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com
June 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
For more about the #spycops public inquiry, see our FAQ campaignopposingpolicesurveillance.com/2020/01/29/u...
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“We can’t have foreign-funded broadcasters poisoning the national conversation with these ugly lies. Ofcom needs to say ‘Stop’.”
LGBTQ+ groups call on Ofcom to sanction GB News over homophobic broadcast
“We can’t have foreign-funded broadcasters poisoning the national conversation with these ugly lies. Ofcom needs to say ‘Stop’.”
leftfootforward.org
June 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“We can’t have foreign-funded broadcasters poisoning the national conversation with these ugly lies. Ofcom needs to say ‘Stop’.”
Remember, if you work for a charity and would like some free copies of my (very beautifully illustrated!!!) children’s book for your service users, please reach out.
June 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Remember, if you work for a charity and would like some free copies of my (very beautifully illustrated!!!) children’s book for your service users, please reach out.
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Sensational headlines cause real harm.
We’ve seen it. We’ve lived it.
Here’s why we’ll always stand by people with lived experience — not tabloid shame.
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland
We’ve seen it. We’ve lived it.
Here’s why we’ll always stand by people with lived experience — not tabloid shame.
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland
May 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Sensational headlines cause real harm.
We’ve seen it. We’ve lived it.
Here’s why we’ll always stand by people with lived experience — not tabloid shame.
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland
We’ve seen it. We’ve lived it.
Here’s why we’ll always stand by people with lived experience — not tabloid shame.
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland
Please donate if you can. The more resource we have, the more people we can reach.
We're a small charity doing big things 💛
At Next Chapter Scotland, we stand with people navigating life after a conviction — with advice, support & zero judgement.
If you believe in second chances, help us grow:
🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/donate
#SupportSecondChances #NextChapterScotland
At Next Chapter Scotland, we stand with people navigating life after a conviction — with advice, support & zero judgement.
If you believe in second chances, help us grow:
🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/donate
#SupportSecondChances #NextChapterScotland
June 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Please donate if you can. The more resource we have, the more people we can reach.
Thankfully I’m still sunning myself 🌅
June 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Thankfully I’m still sunning myself 🌅
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🟡 Our helpline is back open!
📞 We’re working through a backlog after last week’s closure.
💬 If you’ve messaged us, please know we’re on it — and we truly appreciate your patience.
💛 We’re here, just catching up.
🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/contact
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland #WeHearYou
📞 We’re working through a backlog after last week’s closure.
💬 If you’ve messaged us, please know we’re on it — and we truly appreciate your patience.
💛 We’re here, just catching up.
🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/contact
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland #WeHearYou
June 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🟡 Our helpline is back open!
📞 We’re working through a backlog after last week’s closure.
💬 If you’ve messaged us, please know we’re on it — and we truly appreciate your patience.
💛 We’re here, just catching up.
🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/contact
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland #WeHearYou
📞 We’re working through a backlog after last week’s closure.
💬 If you’ve messaged us, please know we’re on it — and we truly appreciate your patience.
💛 We’re here, just catching up.
🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/contact
#SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland #WeHearYou
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🌈 We’re proud to stand with LGBTQ+ communities this Pride month — especially those impacted by the justice system.
At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe in fighting for human rights, dignity, and inclusion for everyone. No one should face barriers because of who they are. 🖤💛 #Pride2025
At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe in fighting for human rights, dignity, and inclusion for everyone. No one should face barriers because of who they are. 🖤💛 #Pride2025
June 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🌈 We’re proud to stand with LGBTQ+ communities this Pride month — especially those impacted by the justice system.
At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe in fighting for human rights, dignity, and inclusion for everyone. No one should face barriers because of who they are. 🖤💛 #Pride2025
At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe in fighting for human rights, dignity, and inclusion for everyone. No one should face barriers because of who they are. 🖤💛 #Pride2025
If you work for a charity and would like some free copies of my book, to give to people you support, please reach out.
www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you work for a charity and would like some free copies of my book, to give to people you support, please reach out.
www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
One of the team at @nextchapterscotland.org.uk is a freelance social media whiz. If you’re looking to support people with experience of the criminal justice system and you need some social media support, please reach out to Mark at: mark@nextchapterscotland.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
One of the team at @nextchapterscotland.org.uk is a freelance social media whiz. If you’re looking to support people with experience of the criminal justice system and you need some social media support, please reach out to Mark at: mark@nextchapterscotland.org.uk
Before the inevitable tabloid headlines kick in - here's a blog I've written explaining the background to my new children's book: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/not-a-monster-a-mum
To buy the book, visit: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
@nextchapterscotland.org.uk #criminalrecord #selfcompassion
To buy the book, visit: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
@nextchapterscotland.org.uk #criminalrecord #selfcompassion
'Here, with you' | Next Chapter Scotland
'Here, with you' a story to support parents to talk to their children about events in their past that still impact on their lives today, bringing love, openness and compassion to the conversation.
www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk
May 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Before the inevitable tabloid headlines kick in - here's a blog I've written explaining the background to my new children's book: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/not-a-monster-a-mum
To buy the book, visit: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
@nextchapterscotland.org.uk #criminalrecord #selfcompassion
To buy the book, visit: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
@nextchapterscotland.org.uk #criminalrecord #selfcompassion
I'm ridiculously excited to say that I have published a book to help parents talk to their children about choices they've made in their past that still impact on their lives today, bringing love, openness and compassion to the conversation.
You can buy the book now: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
You can buy the book now: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I'm ridiculously excited to say that I have published a book to help parents talk to their children about choices they've made in their past that still impact on their lives today, bringing love, openness and compassion to the conversation.
You can buy the book now: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
You can buy the book now: www.herewithyoubook.co.uk
Just been to a showing of the brilliant Censoring Palestine. If you haven’t seen it, I really recommend finding out where you can watch it!
youtu.be/hJCxfDwoVjY?...
youtu.be/hJCxfDwoVjY?...
Censoring Palestine trailer
YouTube video by platform films
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May 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just been to a showing of the brilliant Censoring Palestine. If you haven’t seen it, I really recommend finding out where you can watch it!
youtu.be/hJCxfDwoVjY?...
youtu.be/hJCxfDwoVjY?...
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Yesterday I was emailed by a barrister: "In my network I have on average one trans suicide per month. Its devastating and a genoicde of a whole group of people."
Those in the trans community know this is true. Wes Streeting's vigorous attempts to suppress this reality is unforgiveable.
Those in the trans community know this is true. Wes Streeting's vigorous attempts to suppress this reality is unforgiveable.
April 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Yesterday I was emailed by a barrister: "In my network I have on average one trans suicide per month. Its devastating and a genoicde of a whole group of people."
Those in the trans community know this is true. Wes Streeting's vigorous attempts to suppress this reality is unforgiveable.
Those in the trans community know this is true. Wes Streeting's vigorous attempts to suppress this reality is unforgiveable.
For the last few months we have been working with the wonderful www.heartinmouth.org. It's not been an easy task to work out how best to communicate the messages of @nextchapterscotland.org.uk, yet Ishbel has been an incredible guide, sounding board and critical friend all wrapped into one!
Communications consultancy | Heart In Mouth
Skills training, presentations, facilitation and strategic support for individuals and organisations. Heart In Mouth specialises in supporting charities, social enterprises and individuals.
www.heartinmouth.org
April 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
For the last few months we have been working with the wonderful www.heartinmouth.org. It's not been an easy task to work out how best to communicate the messages of @nextchapterscotland.org.uk, yet Ishbel has been an incredible guide, sounding board and critical friend all wrapped into one!
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Today and every day
April 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Today and every day
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In a new study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice today, we find that solitary confinement is associated with increased risk of return to prison. Long periods of solitary confinement are associated with a 15 to 25% increase in re-imprisonment rates.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In a new study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice today, we find that solitary confinement is associated with increased risk of return to prison. Long periods of solitary confinement are associated with a 15 to 25% increase in re-imprisonment rates.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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☎️ Our #CallToConnect campaign aims to ensure people in prison stay connected to loved ones: shorturl.at/GIyK0
Research from Swansea University finds prison-leavers often don’t have phones or consistent WIFI, impacting access to essential services supporting rehabilitation. shorturl.at/BjOLu
Research from Swansea University finds prison-leavers often don’t have phones or consistent WIFI, impacting access to essential services supporting rehabilitation. shorturl.at/BjOLu
Bridging the digital divide: Swansea researchers uncover barriers facing ex-offenders in Wales
A new study has revealed how being cut off from using digital technology is creating additional obstacles for people with criminal histories in Wales, limiting their ability to access vital support se...
shorturl.at
April 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
☎️ Our #CallToConnect campaign aims to ensure people in prison stay connected to loved ones: shorturl.at/GIyK0
Research from Swansea University finds prison-leavers often don’t have phones or consistent WIFI, impacting access to essential services supporting rehabilitation. shorturl.at/BjOLu
Research from Swansea University finds prison-leavers often don’t have phones or consistent WIFI, impacting access to essential services supporting rehabilitation. shorturl.at/BjOLu
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If you've been effected by early release - this one's for you!
Vox Liminis are hosting songwriting sessions the 21st and 22nd May.
Vox Liminis are hosting songwriting sessions the 21st and 22nd May.
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
If you've been effected by early release - this one's for you!
Vox Liminis are hosting songwriting sessions the 21st and 22nd May.
Vox Liminis are hosting songwriting sessions the 21st and 22nd May.