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SUMMARY:Prison Awareness Part 2
DESCRIPTION: Explore what it means to welcome prison leavers into your faith or belief community. You will increase your knowledge\, understanding and capacity for welcoming prison leavers appropriately. \n\nIt has been arranged with the Welcome Directory for us to do the Prison Awareness course together in Christ Church over Zoom.\n\nThe dates are:\nApril/May 2026 dates:\n\n\nPart 1: Wed 22nd April\n\n\nPart 2: Wed 29th April\n\n\nPart 3: Wed 6th May\n\n\nPlease arrive at 7 pm for a 7:30 – 9:00  Zoom\nAcross the three 90 minute sessions you will:\n\n\n\n\nExamine and challenge your pre-existing beliefs and preconceptions around prison leavers and the criminal justice system\nExplore lived experience by engaging and listening to the story of prison leavers\nHave a safe space for open discussions around topics such as safeguarding Receive signposting advice to support services and organisations\nConnect with individuals across faith communities and those working across the social justice sector\, such as Chaplaincy\n\nDuring each session you will explore different aspects of prison and release: \nSession 1 allows you to explore your pre-existing ideas about prison and people who leave prison. \nSession 2 gives you the opportunity listen to individuals with lived experience while also engaging in conversations with prison leavers and prison chaplains \nSession 3 explores the benefits of engagement with faith or belief communities by celebrating the value of connection\, support and inclusivity. It also offers insights into common safeguarding concerns and signposting to other resources and services \n\nIf you’d prefer\, you can attend the course at the same times virtually from home by signing up at this link:\n https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979506534331?aff=oddtdtcreator\nWe would encourage you to come to Christ Church if you can\, so you can meet others from St  Albans\n\n\n\nFor more information about the course contents\, please contact the Welcome Directory here. \n\n\n\n\n“I grew up the daughter of a policeman so have always had a very black & white view of those in prison. This course has helped me change my views” \n– Prison Awareness Course Attendee \n 
URL:https://ctstalbans.org.uk/event/prison-awareness-part-2
LOCATION:Christchurch Church Hall\, Christchurch\, 3 High Oaks\, St Albans\, Hertfordshire\, AL3 6DJ\, United Kingdom
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