“Real change, enduring change,

happens one step at a time.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Learn More...

 If the #SheMatters campaign has inspired you to learn more about women in prison, the issues they face, and what you can do to help, we've put together a list of places you can go to do just that.

Watch

  • TED Talk Lady Unchained - Watch this inspiring TED Talk HERE.

  • TED Talk Sarah Hyde - Watch this talk from Sarah Hyde HERE.

 

Read

  • Breakfast at Bronzefield by Sophie Campbell

    Shortlisted for the 2021 UK Selfies Book Awards, ‘Breakfast at Bronzefield’ is a memoir about the author’s time inside Europe’s largest female prison. You can find it HERE.

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  • One Mile to Make a Difference by Simeon Sturney

    Simeon is a ‘through-the-gate’ prison chaplain. own story and how he ended up as a 'through-the-gate prison chaplain. ‘One Mile to Make a Difference’ is the story of three particular journeys; his own journey, stories of some of those women who have left prison to find a new life, and finally Jesus' example of walking with others. His book is available HERE.

  • Humane Justice Essay Collection curated by Khulisa

    ‘Humane Justice – What role do kindness, hope and compassion play in the criminal justice system?’ is a collection of essays and creative responses to this critical question. You can download the book HERE.

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  • Prisonomics by Vicky Pryce

    Prisonomics’ provides a compelling analysis of the cost to the economy, as well as the human cost, of keeping women in prison. Vicky Pryce uses her personal experience of being incarcerated for 2 months, and her professional understanding to look at how prison works, and should work, from an economist's perspective. Find the this book HERE.

 

Listen

  • Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Briefing

    Read the IPU Briefing on Discrimination against women in criminal justice systems HERE.

 
  • Humane Justice Podcast - Listen HERE.

  • Bird Podcast - Listen HERE.

  • JUSTICE Podcast - Listen HERE.

  • The Secret Life of Prisons Podcast - Listen HERE.

 

Follow

 

Here are a few charities and organisations who are also working with women because they believe #SheMatters. You can follow them on Twitter below:

  • Imago Dei Prison Ministry - follow them HERE.

  • Women in Prison - Follow them HERE.

  • Agenda Alliance - Follow them HERE.

  • Women on the Frontline Ministries - Follow them HERE.