The Prison Awareness course is webinar series designed to offer you the unique opportunity for exploring what it means to welcome prison leavers into your faith community. You will increase you knowledge, understanding and capacity for welcoming prison leavers appropriately.
Across the three 90 minute sessions you will:
- Examine and challenge your pre-existing beliefs and preconceptions around prison leavers and the criminal justice system.
- Explore lived experience by engaging and listening to the story of prison leavers
- Have a safe space for open discussions around topics such as safeguarding Receive signposting advice to support services and organisations.
- Connect with individuals across faith communities and those working across the social justice sector, such as Chaplaincy.
Run over three consecutive Thursdays: 20th, 27th November and 4th December 2025.
Outline and Aims of the Course:
Session 1 (20th November): Allows you to explore your pre-existing ideas about prison and people who leave prison
Session 2 (27th November): Gives you the opportunity to engage in conversations with prison leavers and prison chaplains to explore the role of faith in the journey through the gates.
Session 3 (4th December): Explores the rich benefits of engagement with faith communities by celebrating the power of connection, support and acceptance. It also offers insights into common concerns surrounding safeguarding and expectations.
Cost:
For faith communities who have registered or intending to register, there is no charge for this course. Organisations affiliated with The Welcome Directory are also entitled to free spaces (please email admin@welcomedirectory.org.uk if you are intending to use your free spaces on this course.) If this applies to you, please select the free ticket option.
F or individuals who are not part of a faith community that has or intends to register, or part of an affiliate organisation, the cost is just £20. Please select the paid ticket option.
