Do Ex-Offenders Ever Really Go Completely Free?
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Do ex-offenders really get a second chance after leaving prison — or is it a life sentence they just don’t know about? Laura Grant, who works for the Christian organisation Junction 42, and her colleague Darren, an ex-offender, paint a powerful picture for Mal Pope of how difficult life can be when former prisoners aren’t given the opportunities they deserve after serving their time, and the work they're doing to support them.
Released on 31 Oct 2025
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