Beyond the Bars: A Quaker Primer for Prison Visitors

A primer is little more than a condensed introduction to a topic. As a self-employed writer, a volunteer prison visitor and a Quaker by conviction, my primer is deeply motivated though limited in scope. Other writers have more understanding and experience of the prison system, criminology and social services – and a few of these are referred to in the bibliography. I simply hope these reflections on my experience as a prison visitor will encourage others to consider serving in this difficult but very enriching ministry.