From our seven years of experience supporting loved ones who have family members either accused or convicted of a crime, our founders have build up extensive knowledge to help you through this journey. They have also come across many books which can also help to give valuable insights. Below is a list of some of these recommended reads.
Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers have hailed The Invisible String as an ideal tool for dealing with separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this comforting and relatable story, a mother tells her two children that they’re connected by an invisible string. Though the children are doubtful, they’re curious: “What kind of string?” The answer is simple – it’s a string of love, felt in the heart, always keeping us connected to those we love. This heart-warming picture book explores the unbreakable bonds between people and invites deeper conversations about love and connection.
Carl Cattermole’s The Cult Guide to UK Prisons is a fully updated resource, now including insights from female and LGBTQI prisoners, along with contributions from families on the outside. This essential guide offers a unique perspective on the realities of prison life, providing vital information and support for those navigating the UK prison system.
Welcome to the funny, often moving, and ultimately life-changing stories from inside the courtroom. Welcome to the world of the Secret Barrister.
How can you defend a suspected guilty child-abuser? What do you say to someone sentenced to ten years when you believe they’re innocent? What is the law, why do we need it, and why do they wear those ridiculous wigs?
From criminals to lawyers, victims, witnesses, and officers of the law, this book reveals the best and worst of humanity, all trapped in a broken system that would dominate the headlines if the public knew what it was really like.
Charlie Bronson has condensed 24 years of prison experience into a comprehensive guide. Regularly moved around British prisons, he’s seen it all—from historic to crumbling facilities. Inside, you’ll find tips on brewing prison hooch, making prison food edible, and keeping it hidden from the guards. Charlie also shares his methods for taming prison wildlife like spiders, rats, and cockroaches, often prisoners’ only companions in solitary. He even offers advice on planning a wedding behind bars, proving romance can exist in the least likely places.
The Short Guide to Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive yet concise overview of the current state of the UK’s criminal justice system. Avoiding a heavily legalistic or philosophical approach, it provides an accessible introduction for students and researchers across various disciplines. The book includes student-friendly features such as case studies, key facts and figures presented in tables, and links to data sources and further reading. It also explores the experience of criminal justice in the context of inequality, making it a solid foundation for further study and discussion.
The Innocent and the Criminal Justice System provides a critical sociological analysis of innocence and wrongful conviction, examining different perspectives on miscarriages of justice. It is the first book to explore wrongful convictions in depth, addressing everything from causes to the limitations of redress. Using real-life case studies and statistics, it connects theoretical discussions to practical examples. The book also engages with issues that are highly relevant to current political and social debates. Elegantly written by a leading expert, it is essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, and law who want to understand how the system can fail the innocent.
Charlie Bronson has condensed 24 years of prison experience into a comprehensive guide. Regularly moved around British prisons, he’s seen it all—from historic to crumbling facilities. Inside, you’ll find tips on brewing prison hooch, making prison food edible, and keeping it hidden from the guards. Charlie also shares his methods for taming prison wildlife like spiders, rats, and cockroaches, often prisoners’ only companions in solitary. He even offers advice on planning a wedding behind bars, proving romance can exist in the least likely places.
The Short Guide to Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive yet concise overview of the current state of the UK’s criminal justice system. Avoiding a heavily legalistic or philosophical approach, it provides an accessible introduction for students and researchers across various disciplines. The book includes student-friendly features such as case studies, key facts and figures presented in tables, and links to data sources and further reading. It also explores the experience of criminal justice in the context of inequality, making it a solid foundation for further study and discussion.
The Innocent and the Criminal Justice System provides a critical sociological analysis of innocence and wrongful conviction, examining different perspectives on miscarriages of justice. It is the first book to explore wrongful convictions in depth, addressing everything from causes to the limitations of redress. Using real-life case studies and statistics, it connects theoretical discussions to practical examples. The book also engages with issues that are highly relevant to current political and social debates. Elegantly written by a leading expert, it is essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, and law who want to understand how the system can fail the innocent.
This easy-to-read, practical book, written by prisoners and their families, offers hope and encouragement to those facing the challenges of being a father while incarcerated. It provides a realistic and honest look at the difficult issues prisoners encounter, aiming to support those who want to remain good dads despite being away from their children. Topics covered include how to explain the situation to children, the importance of staying in contact, maintaining self-worth and family bonds, addressing school-related concerns, and ultimately answering the question: can you really be a good dad in prison?
Help Me Prepare is a guide for anyone facing a custodial sentence in the UK, their families, or those interested in the prison system. It offers first-hand accounts and practical advice on navigating the challenges of prison life.
Written by people with over 60 years of combined experience, including former inmates and prison officers, the guide covers everything from the courtroom to release. It also features a health and wellbeing section by a holistic wellness coach, offering tips for a mindful approach to serving time. A comprehensive resource guide is included to assist at every step of the journey.
With an Ofsted inspection looming, team manager Bill Clarke is indifferent, unconcerned about another suspension as his retirement approaches. Amid political unrest, high caseloads, and missing files, Bill leaves his disillusioned team to fend for themselves. Social workers Siobhan and Deirdre, battling personal struggles, avoid home visits and hide behind their computers. David, struggling with depression and binge drinking, manipulates baby Ellie’s assessment for his own ends, despite being estranged from his own children. Meanwhile, colleagues Wayne and Yotunde, appalled by the dysfunction, have resorted to whistle-blowing.
We’ve all heard the phrase, echoing in courtroom dramas—a solemn promise of truth and justice. Yet, for those who’ve faced divorce, financial disputes, or child custody battles, truth in the legal system can feel like a cruel joke.
The author once believed in the fairness of the law, upheld by judges, courts, and police. His first family court hearing shattered this illusion. Despite having truth and evidence on his side, he was overwhelmed by lies and false allegations, with no recourse. This book explores the devastating impact false accusations can have, long before any police or court involvement.
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