Blog: Detention
Blog articles from JRS UK
What Does Freedom Mean?
11 October 2019
Detention Volunteer Chris speaks on what 'freedom' means to him in light of Prisons Week 2019
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“We’re leading each other out of our prisons, unlocking our hearts”
11 October 2019
For Prisons Week 2019, Eamonn reflects on what visiting detainees has taught him about freedom
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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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Arrupe Internship
19 June 2019
JRS UK's Arrupe Intern, Jasmine Husseini, speaks about her experience working with JRS.
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Exploring Accompaniment
14 May 2019
Sophie shares her reflections on our ongoing project to explore our mission of accompaniment
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“I Did It” – Crossing the finish line
08 May 2019
Thank you very much for your kind wishes and valued prayers over the last month
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Hidden Stream of Living Water
07 May 2019
Dunstan Rodrigues nSJ reflects on his encounters with our friends held in immigration detention
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The Light of Easter
30 April 2019
Nick reflects on the stories of darkness and light our refugee friends shared during Lent
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A space where all are welcomed and known
16 April 2019
Dunstan reflects on the time he has spent at JRS as part of his novitiate experiment
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‘Accidents don’t happen by accident’
16 April 2019
Paul, a JRS UK volunteer, reflects on the journey that led him to becoming a detention visitor
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