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Blog articles from JRS UK
“When you are not allowed to behave like human beings you stop seeing yourself as human.”
27 August 2019
Our Detention Outreach Officer, Will, discusses the harrowing effects of Indefinite Detention
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Joy and excitement at London Zoo
21 August 2019
Matilda and Ahmed share the joys of a somewhat damp family trip to London Zoo!
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The Feast of St Alberto Hurtado SJ
13 August 2019
Fr Michael Smith SJ reflects on this painting of Alberto Hurtado that hangs in JRS UK's centre
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Sizzlin’ Summer Party
07 August 2019
Jasmine, our Arrupe Intern, expresses her excitement for JRS UK’s Summer Party this Saturday
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Learning that joy is possible even in the context of adversity
01 August 2019
Ayanna Scott, our current intern, reflects on her time spent at JRS UK and the gift of joy
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Our political culture wakes up to the horrors of modern slavery
24 July 2019
Sophie Cartwright, our Policy Officer, discusses mounting political momentum around detention
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“Yes, I know what plans I have in mind for you.”
17 July 2019
William Neal, our Detention Outreach Officer, reflects on his journey at JRS and in Detention
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The darker corners of Home Office guidance
11 July 2019
Our legal Officer, Michael Tarnoky, comments on Home Office guidance mentioned at HASC inquiry.
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There is a longing for a system that is for welfare, not for harm
11 July 2019
Sophie, JRS UK's Policy Officer, reflects on our latest report and the context of love at JRS.
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Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate
04 July 2019
Rhiannon reflects on our Special Meal and the reciprocal nature of accompaniment.
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