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Changes with Annie Macmanus

Changes Focus: Changemakers - Rose Ayling-Ellis, Baroness Kidron, Nigel Bromage, Lady Unchained

Jul 29, 2024
In this engaging discussion, guests include Rose Ayling-Ellis, an actor and advocate for the deaf community, and Baroness Kidron, a champion for children's digital rights. They delve into the importance of reforming youth justice and ensuring online safety for young users. Nigel Bromage shares his inspiring journey from far-right extremism to social advocacy, while Lady Unchained reflects on her experiences in the criminal justice system, emphasizing the power of poetry for change. Together, they highlight the transformative impact of community involvement and personal redemption.
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  • Lady Unchained emphasizes leveraging storytelling and community support to empower ex-offenders and address systemic issues in criminal justice.
  • Baroness Kidron advocates for children's digital rights by successfully amending laws to protect minors online and redefining legal adulthood.

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Empowerment through Storytelling

Brenda, known as Lady Unchained, uses storytelling to empower ex-offenders and shift societal perceptions of criminal justice. After experiencing her own imprisonment, she founded Unchained Poetry, a platform that reflects the lived experiences of those impacted by the system. Through creative writing workshops, she encourages participants to discover their leadership potential and confront the circumstances that led them to prison. She emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes, such as community support and the actions of a broken care system, rather than simply punishing young offenders.

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