'A powerful, forward-looking historical appraisal of the ground-breaking BSU... a testimony to what a redemptive approach to criminal justice can look like.'-- Alastair McIntosh, writer, Glasgow University, and GalGael Trust.
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#prison #books

In this story from @artukdotorg.bsky.social, Jane Whitaker & artist filmmaker William Beech – contributors to The Barlinnie Special Unit – consider the artwork of the Unit & its impact.
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#prison #art #therapy #criminaljustice

BBC News features extracts from Seen & Heard to show the impact of women’s imprisonment on children. 50%+ of women in prison are mothers. This book gives their children a voice (incl. their poems).
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#prison #penology #books

A towering figure in British penal policy and criminology, Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms (Emeritus Wolfson Prof of Criminology, Uni. of Cambridge) provides his expert analysis on The Barlinnie Special Unit. His in-depth review is essential reading: https://loom.ly/LBSnuHI
#books #prisons #reviews

Justin Rollins is back from a successful stint at the Gibraltar Literary Festival, having presented to school pupils, a sold-out talk at the Garrison Library, and at the prison! Read the story and find out more about his books at: https://loom.ly/64_Zges
#GibraltarLiteraryFestival #prison #books

Author Satish Sekar has appeared on Murder: Fight For the Truth (ITV) in an episode titled 'Journalistic Instinct'.
Find out more (including how to watch) at 📺 https://loom.ly/Kbs3vaE/
#Cardiff5 #murder #lynettewhite #policing #justice

Pauline Campbell 'Sharing the Limelight …' with Annie Lennox, trustee of Justice4Windrush. Read the full story 👉 https://loom.ly/frNHTDo
#justice #windrush #books #lawyers

'Not Exactly Candidates for the Flying Squad!' - Alan Jackaman has now completed his new manuscript, entitled ‘Alibi’.
Read the full Article at our website: https://loom.ly/OhOQvRU
#policing #murder #London #metpolice #truecrime #books

Insightful conclusions from book circle reading of No Truth No Justice. Read the full Article at our website:
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#prisons #deathsincustody #justice #books

New chapter in the story of infamous Liverpool miscarriage of justice - read more at https://loom.ly/6CV5VNQ
#capitalpunishment #criminaljustice #liverpool #prison #hanging

In a popular talk in the Edinburgh University Futures Institute, The Barlinnie Special Unit editor, Kirstin Anderson, took part in a joint session with poet Lady Unchained. More photos and full report available on our website.
https://loom.ly/80su9j4

#books #edbookfest #barlinnie #prison

Justin Rollins will speak at the Gibraltar Literary Festival. He'll share how he turned his life around from being leader of a London graffiti gang to become an artist, speaker and role model for vulnerable youngsters... https://loom.ly/hAXBCh8

#crime #youthjustice #criminology #biography #books

The Wimbledon Killer is the first documentary to connect the stories covered by Alan Jackaman’s two books for Waterside Press. He also advised the makers: https://www.watersidepress.co.uk/the-wimbledon-killer-and-growing-interest-in-the-work-of-alan-jackaman/
#serialkiller #truecrime #books

‘Unlocking the Arts' a discussion with Kirstin Anderson at Edinburgh International Book Festival this August. Tickets available now - find out more: https://loom.ly/t2XrGPc
#EdBookFest #Barlinnie #prisons #books @edbookfest.bsky.social

Celebrating the launch of Essential Magistrates' Court Law (2nd edn.) at London’s Oxo Tower. Left-to-right: Robert Zara, Howard Riddle, Bryan Gibson and Briony Clarke.
#books #magistrates #criminallaw #cicillaw
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It was an absolute joy to speak with Rachelle Cobain @justrachelle.bsky.social about the new book 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation' @watersidepress.bsky.social on Just Humans @thesccjr.bsky.social Thanks for listening!

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And this new book £25 on the Barlinne Special Unit is a reminder of what a blessing such insights are.
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