This month we’re celebrating Lilly Lewis-Bell an incredible changemaker from our We Lead for Legacy programme.
Lilly is dedicated to changing the perception of women, especially those from minoritised communities within the prison system and beyond, when seeking work with a criminal conviction.
With lived experience of both domestic abuse and of being in custody, she has raised the voice of women living with trauma in the Criminal Justice System. Lilly has worked relentlessly trying to help women to rebuild their lives post release – at both a local & national level. She has spoken in parliament, had conversations with the Princess of Wales about experiences, emphasising the need to improve trauma informed training in prisons to create safe spaces for women & girls.
Lilly has described her journey on the We Lead for Legacy Civic Leadership Programme as a transformative experience, both personally and professionally. Since starting the programme, Lilly has co-chaired a Steering group looking at the barriers women face when subjected to child removals and has a strong interest in becoming a councilor. In addition to this, Lilly is now co hosting the Justice podcast with Lady Edwina Grosvenor.
Needless to say, Lilly has been an inspiration to all and her story has resonated with many of us here at Flourish as its a reminder to never give up on yourself or others. We look forward to seeing all you go on to achieve!
Check out Lilly and her work here:
X (Twitter): https://x.com/lils_lewis
Podcast: https://x.com/OSTCharity/status/1811338253187911961?t=kCgZFgslsH9bSZN5NdL0pA&s=03
Steering group: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/agenda-alliance_just-released-we-need-support-our-new-activity-7216713223616516096-BaTG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
