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Sam Boyd

@samboyd1

Social Impact & Influencing. Chair @YearHere Foundation. Former Director Influencing & Impact @Switchback_ldn, co-founder @kitchenetteLDN.

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calendar_today23-02-2011 10:59:25

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"We see people released homeless, without a plan or any real support to make the change they want to make in their lives." ๐Ÿ“บ Before today's publication of the government's Prisons White Paper, Switchback's Sam Boyd spoke on BBC News (UK) about the support people need on release. ๐Ÿ‘‡

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While the government's focus on drug security and treatment is important, we also need to address why people are turning to drugs in the first place. People in prison need "support, opportunities and hope for the future," says Sam Boyd ๐Ÿ‘‡

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๐Ÿ”Š Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Could you help grow an ambitious charity supporting young Londoners? We're looking for a new ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. Find out more and apply by January 31: ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3r3QKNV

๐Ÿ”Š Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? 

Could you help grow an ambitious charity supporting young Londoners?

We're looking for a new ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. Find out more and apply by January 31:
๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3r3QKNV
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๐Ÿ“ฒ OUT NOW ๐ŸŽง ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ & ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป lifts the lid on the hidden world of youth crime, prison and going straight. Six young men, 6 journeys in their own powerful words. Listen to the first 3 now on Spotify Podcasts ๐ŸŽ™ Apple Podcasts๐Ÿ‘‰linktr.ee/timeandagain New eps every Friday!

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๐Ÿ”Š Episode 4 of Time & Again is out today ๐Ÿ”Š From prison, to pandemic, to personal trainer - this is Nick's journey. Listen now ๐Ÿ‘‰ podfollow.com/time-and-againโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ”Š Episode 4 of Time & Again is out today ๐Ÿ”Š

From prison, to pandemic, to personal trainer - this is Nick's journey.

Listen now ๐Ÿ‘‰ podfollow.com/time-and-againโ€ฆ
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We're hiring for a Public Affairs & Policy Lead! Could you help Switchback grow our influence, amplify the voice of young prison leavers and transform the justice system?โœจ Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ switchback.org.uk/get-involved/#โ€ฆ.

We're hiring for a Public Affairs & Policy Lead!

Could you help Switchback grow our influence, amplify the voice of young prison leavers and transform the justice system?โœจ

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ switchback.org.uk/get-involved/#โ€ฆ.
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"This is really intimate podcasting... putting you in the shoes of these people and making them the centre of the story. It's incredible." Thank you Chris Pearson Scott Bryan for such a great review of Time & Again on BBC Radio 4 Extra Podcast Radio Hour ๐Ÿ™Œ

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We're looking for a brilliant human to put rocket boosters under Switchback's comms & campaigns ๐Ÿš€ An amazing opportunity to amplify the voice of young prison leavers and shift the narrative. Apply to become our Comms & Campaigns Manager (ยฃ32-42k)๐Ÿ‘‰ switchback.org.uk/get-involved/#โ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ’ฅ Our podcast was featured on the Eddie Nestor MBE show on BBC Radio London ๐Ÿ“ป Time & Again lifts the lid on UK youth crime, doing time and going straight. Six young men's journeys, in their own powerful words. Tune in here ๐Ÿ‘‰ podfollow.com/time-and-again

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โฐ*Last chance* to apply to be our new Communications & Campaigns Manager (ยฃ32-42k). Could you help Switchback amplify the voice and experience of young Londoners leaving prison?๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Apply by Monday 10am switchback.org.uk/jobs

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1/3 This should matter to all of us: a lack of pre-release support is driving reoffending. As our work shows, with consistent 1-to-1 support a totally different future is possible. We urgently need a National Resettlement Plan to give people a real chance to thrive after prison.

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โฐOnly 6 days left to apply for these two fantastic roles in our award-winning delivery team. Help us support even more young men to thrive after prison๐Ÿ’ซ Apply by 10th Nov: switchback.org.uk/jobs

โฐOnly 6 days left to apply for these two fantastic roles in our award-winning delivery team. Help us support even more young men to thrive after prison๐Ÿ’ซ

Apply by 10th Nov: switchback.org.uk/jobs
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Great meeting with LinkedIn UK to talk about supporting more young people leaving prison into fulfilling jobs, educating employers and shifting perceptions. Thank you for having us!

Great meeting with <a href="/LinkedInUK/">LinkedIn UK</a> to talk about supporting more young people leaving prison into fulfilling jobs, educating employers and shifting perceptions. Thank you for having us!
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(1/4) In response to this grim landmark, the government has pledged 20,000 new prison cells - the 'biggest expansion since Victorian times'. We can't keep doing the same thing and expecting different results..๐Ÿงต news.sky.com/story/governmeโ€ฆ

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(1/8) Last week the government promised this. But a Victorian justice policy isn't fit for the 21st century. Here's why.. ๐Ÿงต

(1/8) Last week the government promised this.

But a Victorian justice policy isn't fit for the 21st century. Here's why.. ๐Ÿงต
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Vital new Crisis report showing the cost of living crisis is hitting vulnerable groups hardest, driving homelessness: โžก๏ธ 1mill low-income households facing eviction โžก๏ธ People from ethnic minority backgrounds *twice* as likely to face eviction crisis.org.uk/ending-homelesโ€ฆ

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Lots of us find Christmas difficult, but what about people in prison and their families? And how does it feel to be free this time around? Recent Switchback Trainees Adam, Romario, Danny & Tashan explain ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

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After 6 amazing years growing the influencing work at Switchback I'll be moving on in April. While I'll miss the team hugely, this is an amazing opportunity for someone new to lead the comms, campaigns & policy at a truly pioneering justice charity: switchback.org.uk/jobs

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I've written about why more small charities should campaign for big change. Reflecting on six years leading influencing at Switchback, I learned being a small isn't a disadvantage โ€“ it's a strength. And more should enter the arena. link.medium.com/pKUc1EcURGb #charity #policy