In this episode Jules chats to another Jules (not confusing at all!), who is very close to becoming a qualified Solicitor. Jules is planning on supporting and being an advocate for people going through the criminal justice system. Having served a community order herself, Jules has experience with the CJS and knows the impact having a criminal record can have on your career and on your self-worth. Jules also talks about her difficult upbringing in Africa, and the culture shocks she found when moving to the UK. With a lot of support from some incredible organisations listed below, and with a huge amount of determination and will power, Jules is well on track to achieving her childhood ambition.  

Useful links and organisations: 

Disclosure toolkit, by Offploy - A toolkit combining precise legal guidance, personalised letter drafting, and trusted resources, to confidently handle disclosure.  https://www.disclosuretoolkit.org/ 

Mind- Making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone https://www.mind.org.uk/ 

Working Chance- Unlocking Women’s Potential https://workingchance.org/ 

Unlock- Building a fairer future for people with criminal records https://unlock.org.uk/ 

Clean Sheet- Our work is about helping people with convictions to find jobs, start to rebuild their lives and as a result, reduce reoffending https://www.cleansheet.org.uk/  

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