presentations


Chairing NEON conference Central Hall Westminster alongside HM Inspector of Prisons Anne Owers

a life inside

“Erwin James was an engaging and effective host.”
Delegate.

 

Speaking at the EPEA conference at Brunstad, Norway

a life inside

“The message of hope from Erwin James was inspiring.”
Delegate.

 

Since his release from prison in August 2004 Erwin James has endeavoured to inform the debate on how our society uses imprisonment through his writing and as a motivational speaker in seminars and conferences in a variety of spheres including business and education as well as criminal justice. James believes that a prison is a valuable community resource, “As valuable as a school or a hospital.” He believes society’s failure to acknowledge this is the main reason that prison fails to serve victims of crime well, and fails to bring the rewards that society has a right to expect from its massive investment in the prison system both in financial and human terms. In his presentations James challenges the stereotypical image of the people who inhabit our prisons and in doing so provides inspirational testimony to the untapped potential that the effective use of imprisonment can offer.

Erwin has given presentations to organisations, associations and schools in the UK and Europe, including the Royal Society in Edinburgh, the European Prison Education Association in Dublin and in Norway and the Prisons and Probation Union at the Danish parliament in Copenhagen.

“Erwin is a passionate advocate of rehabilitation policies. He praises the army of teachers, trainers, facilitators and counsellors trying to help break the cycle of offending and imprisonment.” David Lammy MP

 

“My favourite Forum presenter was Erwin James. I found his story so inspiring that I bought his book. If he managed to work at passing his exams in prison, then there is no way I should quit…”  Student

“Erwin James was outstanding! All power to his elbow in spreading the message. Erwin stole the show!!” Delegate feedback 2006 Perrie Lecture.

“Thanks for arranging the fantastic talk of Erwin's.” Teacher

“We are so lucky to have people like Erwin James spreading a bit of sense around…” Student

 

“The honesty and power with which he spoke about his experience kept the audience spellbound and compelled them to confront some difficult but important issues. It was one of the best talks we have had all year and, for some, will be an abiding memory of school.” Teacher

 

"I would like to thank you for teaching me to be determined for what I want and to follow what I am good at. Thank you.” Student letter

"Very inspirational and engaging talk..." NOTA Conference Delegate

"You remind me that in everyone’s life there is a “secret good” and we have a duty to seek that out and foster it." NOTA Conference Delegate               

                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                 Presenting at the NUS F E conference

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