What is happening in our prisons? (rumble.com) @ 30 mins into the broadcast. 
Cumbria, 8th September 2024
The Unseen Victims Project, a leading organisation offering support, advice and advocacy for families and loved ones who are supporting a person caught up in journey through the UK Criminal Justice System. Founder, Emma Wells, made a powerful appearance on Unity News Network (UNN) with host David Clews. The discussion highlighted key issues raised in a recent article by the organisation’s founder, shedding light on the urgent need for fair mitigation in UK judicial cases, gang-related prison violence, and the lack of support systems for affected families.
During the interview, Wells’ article, titled “Judicial Discretion Revived Amidst the Unrest”, took centre stage. The piece emphasises the judicial system’s shortcomings in handling recent cases of civil unrest, where individuals faced harsh sentences without consideration of mitigating factors. Wells argues for a balanced approach that addresses the root causes of these incidents, rather than punitive measures that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities.
A critical component of the segment involved exposing the failings of existing support systems. Many families affected by the criminality of a loved one are left to navigate the complexities of the justice system without adequate resources. Unseen Victims aims to fill this gap by providing advocacy and guidance for those struggling in the aftermath of such crises.
“Families are not just forgotten, they are abandoned,” said Wells. “The lack of mental health support, legal guidance, and trauma assistance means that countless individuals suffer in silence.”
Unseen Victims’ appearance on UNN underscores the importance of reforms that focus on rehabilitation and justice, not just for the individuals directly involved, but for the broader network of families left reeling from the consequences.
For more information on The Unseen Victims Project and Emma Wells’ article, visit unseenvictims.org.uk or read the full article on Emma Wells’ Substack.