ABOUT PD

Prison Dialogue

TRUSTEES

 

CHRIS MARKS
Chris became involved in Prison Dialogue in order to help to humanise the prison system and support the long term resettlement of ex-offenders.  He has a passion for Dialogue and wants to address the ‘us’ and ‘them’ culture in prisons, and society as a whole. Read More

JENNY GARRETT 
Jenny has been an anchor of support for Prison Dialogue since it was first formed in 1993 and continues to add her views in an honest way by representing the hopes, the fears, the curiosity and the outrage of the ordinary person in relation to the criminal justice system.

MARK SENESCHALL
Mark is a firm supporter of the importance of Dialogue as a means of reducing tension and disagreements in any situation where relationships are fragmented, and believes that Prison Dialogue’s track record of successful interventions speaks for itself. Read More

TERRY MORGAN
Although Terry is the most recent Trustee to join the Board, he has been actively involved in Prison Dialogue for many years, and has taken first-hand responsibility for Prisoner/Staff Dialogues in several UK prisons during the past 7 years.

 

DIRECTORATE

 

PETER GARRETT
Peter is a founding Member of Prison Dialogue and the current Director.  He has always seen Prison Dialogue as a rallying point for those who care about addressing the pervasive fragmentation in the criminal justice system and society as a whole.  Read More

JANE BALL
Jane chose to join Prison Dialogue in 1999 having seen how Dialogue can address the frustration, anger and loss of opportunity suffered by prisoners, and also by many of the prison staff.  She has considerable experience working with all who live and work in prisons.  Read More

BETHANY SMITH
Bethany manages the Prison Dialogue book-keeping and Annual Accounts.  She is skilled with graphics and supports the printing of Prison Dialogue materials and updates to the website.

 

COUNCIL

 

The purpose of the Prison Dialogue Council is to provide inspiration, pro-active proposals and support and to be a moral compass for the wider use of Dialogue nationally and internationally. Its members have the skills, experience and know-how to cover the design, resourcing, delivery, sponsorship and knowledge generation in Prisons, Corrections and the Criminal Justice System internationally. 

BILL TAYLOR 
Bill Taylor is a life coach specialising in storytelling and Dialogue. He is interested in how the storytelling arts can be used to help prisoners rediscover a purpose in life and give voice to their plans for a better future with families and the world of work.

CHRIS MARKS
Chris became involved in Prison Dialogue in order to help to humanise the prison system and support the long term resettlement of ex-offenders.  He has a passion for Dialogue and wants to address the ‘us’ and ‘them’ culture in prisons, and society as a whole. Read More 

PETER GARRETT
Peter is a founding Member of Prison Dialogue and the current Director.  He has always seen Prison Dialogue as a rallying point for those who care about addressing the pervasive fragmentation in the criminal justice system and society as a whole. Read More

JANE BALL
Jane chose to join Prison Dialogue in 1999 having seen how Dialogue can address the frustration, anger and loss of opportunity suffered by prisoners, and also by many of the prison staff.  She has considerable experience working with all who live and work in prisons. Read More