At Pact, we rely on our amazing volunteers and value them enormously. That's why it's so wonderful when we hear from people like Lynda. She tells us: "Volunteering with in prison with Pact has brought me so much. It gives me purpose—something outside my everyday routine—and it’s something I truly look forward to. I’m 78 now, and my daughter has said she’ll drive me to volunteer if I ever can’t drive myself. That’s how much this means to me. “If you’re considering volunteering with Pact, I’d say

👬 Big brothers can be friends, allies, and often carers — so when a brother goes to prison, the impact on younger siblings can be huge. Yet their sense of loss is often overlooked, and stigma can make it hard for them to speak openly. 🎨 Pact brought together Big Brothers at HMYOI Brinsford and illustrator Jessica Hartshorn to create a visual story offering younger siblings an honest, child friendly insight into prison life and the connection they still share. 📖 We’ve also developed a guide to

She found love with someone serving 45 to life. The loneliness, depression, and worry are real. But faith and honesty keep their bond strong, even with new challenges on the outside. #PrisonRelationships #PenPals #LoveAfterLockup #SecondChance #Honesty From: Behind Bars: The Loves, The Losses, and The Lives | Prison Stories

Helping people can be hard, even when they're grateful. Differences in experience create friction. It's a constant balancing act between different realities. That's real life, isn't it? #HelpingOthers #RealLife #Relationships #Gratitude #Challenges From: Behind Bars: The Loves, The Losses, and The Lives | Prison Stories

Jail was the worst experience of my life. But it forced me to stop, sit, and finally talk to God. I was angry at first, having lost everything to addiction. But it gave me the time to realize what I was doing and truly want to change. #AddictionRecovery #FaithJourney #FindingGod #JailStories #SecondChance From: Behind Bars: The Loves, The Losses, and The Lives | Prison Stories