The theme for Prisoners Week 2024 is ‘HEAR MY VOICE’

We live our lives surrounded by the voices of those trying to get our attention… But how do we give voice to those unheard? Prisoners Week 2024 invites you to hear the voices of those affected by or working in the Justice system. 

Our official launch service is in Perth on Sunday 17th November with guest speaker Graham Bell, chaplain at HMP Glenochil. There will also be an opportunity to speak with charities and organisations working in Scotland’s prisons in The Marketplace (operating 30 minutes before and after the service). Prisoners Week 2024 Official Launch Service The launch service is on Sunday 17th November, from 3.30PM to 4.30PM. Location: Letham St Marks Church of Scotland, Rannoch Road, Perth, PH1 2HH You can watch it live here too: https://www.prisonersweek.org.uk

Dates for the Diary Below are some events running around Prisoners Week. Keep an eye out for more information, and further details!

 Charting the Way Ahead Thursday 14th November, 3 PM to 5 PM A two hour workshop to explore how you can get more involved with Prisoners Week Scotland. Location: Greenbank Parish Church, 3 -5 Greenbank Parish Church, Braidburn Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 6ES To register and for more information contact: sheena@prisonersweek.onmicrosoft.com Tel 07922649160 

SPECIAL EVENT! Listening to Distant Voices – when and why punishment fails? Friday 22nd November, 7PM Join us for an engaging and entertaining evening of live music, spoken word and interactive discussion hosted by leading Scottish criminologist Professor Fergus McNeill, along with award-winning journalist Dani Garavelli and renowned musicians Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (performing songs and stories from ‘A Giant on the Bridge’). Location: St George’s Tron, 163 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2JX Sign Up Here: Sign Up HERE