My Son Took Someone's Life, I Now Help Change Youth Violence - Dunia Shafik

Today's conversation is with a mother whose life changed in ways she could never have imagined. Her story takes us through unimaginable loss, grief, public judgement and the devastating impact of the criminal justice system on a family.

But this isn't just a story about what happened, it's about what came after. Finding a way to keep going, turning pain into purpose, and using her own experience to support other families and young people.

She's now doing incredible work helping people understand trauma, emotions, choices and the impact they can have on their lives.

Organisations:

A Life of Choices - A charity that uses lived experience to create programs that address the root causes of violence, support families affected by the criminal justice system, and help men forge healthier paths forward.

Manhood From Within - Through extensive engagement with the criminal justice system, both personally and professionally, they've developed a program that addresses both the practical and emotional needs of men serving long sentences.

Prison Advice and Care Trust — Supports prisoners and their families, including children with family visits, relationship support and resettlement.

Contact us:

If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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