You Must Meet People Where They Are, To Help Them Grow - Donell & Jeffrey
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The episode discusses the transformative journeys of Donell and Jeffrey, highlighting the challenges and successes of life after prison.
On this episode of Life After Prison , we explore a story that doesn’t follow a straight line — because real change rarely does. Donell, a successful contractor & former prisoner, shares the highs, setbacks, and hard truths of life after release, while Jeffrey, a prison coach, reflects on the turning point that changed his own path and led him to work with young people in custody. The two met at Cookham Wood, where honest, in-depth coaching built a powerful connection — one that was tested by setbacks, including a return to prison and homelessness. They reflect on what changed the second time around, and why some people break the cycle while others don’t. This episode of Life After Prison accompanies the launch of a short film from Spark Inside focused on Donell's remarkable journey. Watch here: https://www.sparkinside.org/news/donells-story-how-coaching-unlocked-his-hero-within-5 This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful Organisations: Kings Trust – support young people to get into work, education, or training, especially those facing disadvantages or barriers like…
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