Transforming Lives in the Criminal Justice System

240: Spark Inside: Transforming Lives in the Criminal Justice System with Jeffrey Wotherspoon and Elliot

In this Episode

Our host, Julie Flower, discusses the transformative power of coaching within the criminal justice system with Jeffrey Wotherspoon, a coach from the charity Spark Inside, and Elliot, a participant in the Black Hero's Journey program. Jeffrey explains Spark Inside's mission and programs, including the Hero's Journey and Black Hero's Journey, which help young men in prisons challenge their beliefs, understand their identities and embrace their skills and potential. Elliot shares his personal experience, emphasizing how coaching helped him gain self-awareness, and envision and create a brighter future.

Jeffrey explains the criteria for young men to join the programme, emphasising they choose to come through their own desire for change. Learn about the qualities and skills needed to join Spark Inside as a coach and hear the outstanding results that are being achieved. Elliot shares what he is doing now and what his plans are for his future. This episode demonstrates the power of coaching to help transform lives and pays homage to the resilient young men brave enough to step forward into a new future for themselves.

You Will Learn

• The role of coaching both prisoners and prison officers in the criminal justice system
• Why the Black Hero’s Journey was needed and how it is helping young black men in criminal justice system
• Future directions and goals for Spark Inside and its coaching initiatives

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Guest Bio's

Jeffrey Wotherspoon is an accredited Executive and Leadership Coach. He is also an Organisation Relationship and Systems Coach (ORSC), International Trainer, and Conflict Resolution Specialist with a Psychology BSc (Hons). Jeffrey works across the private, public, and voluntary sectors with clients such as The United States Air Force, Sony Music Entertainment & Capital One. He also works in prisons within London and the South East.

 

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