Adjusting After Prison

Hello “I’m getting the hang of this. It’s a bit of a head f@#k… like my life”. Nicholls is dry stone walling. It’s his first time, he’s good and I’m just a touch jealous. We’re chatting…

Hello “Could I have a word, I’m feeling a bit paranoid, you know, not sure if I’m gonna do it, do you think I can this time?” You can imagine the Daily Newspaper headline… ‘Old lag…

Hello “He’s gone, he’s f**king run off!” His face screws up all contorted, squeezing out an accusation: “I f**king told you this would happen…” I am trying to avoid his eyes while I think. This looks…

A different perspective from LandWorks, as trainee Grayson reflects on his time spent in prison and at Quarry Field.

On a rare hot day in April, new trainee Luke arrived at LandWorks following his very first stint in prison at twenty years old. Four months into his placement, Sarah asked Luke about his experiences so far.

Some days are better than others – and working with men who are often ex-addicts brings its own peculiar difficulties.

Hello “FTS…Chris man, do you know what that means?” I was asked this, early on, in the first week by one of the guys. I desperately wanted to coolly say yes, but just managed a stumbled…