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Criminal justice

Season 7, Episode 2: Blood Red Sky – Compassion over punishment

What’s it really like to go through the justice system? Experts by Experience starts by asking – and listening.

Created by Catch22Minutes, this series puts lived experience at the heart of the conversation. In each episode, we hear from people who have been through the justice system, as well as professionals working to change it from the inside.

In our latest podcast episode of Experts by Experience, Mariam sits down with with Blood Red Sky author, Sara Cullen, for a powerful conversation exploring youth justice, care experience, poverty, and the systems that shape young people’s lives.

Drawing on her background in teaching and public protection, Sara shares why compassion, dignity, and early support are essential for change.

This human-centred conversation is for anyone interested in storytelling, criminal justice, and the power of understanding.