Peer Power
This year (2022) our Peer Advisors collaborated with professional photographer Jeff Hubbard to tell their stories in photographic and written form. Each individual had their own tale of courage and unique experience of overcoming hardship, using this to create positive changes in their own lives and those of others. See their pictures and words below.
Claire
Claire finds strength and positivity in helping others overcome trauma and adversity
Adrian
Adrian became a skilled professional helping others - something he had never dreamed of a few years back.
Bola
Bola's interest in supporting others has blossomed and she now wants to use her experiences to help her colleagues and clients
Danielle
Danielle's lived experience is one of her many strengths that she uses to help her clients
Kaz
Kaz dug deep into herself to build her confidence and skills. She is now using her lived experience to help others.
Gareth
St Giles empowered Gareth to find his true vocation and help others overcome the problems he once faced.
Jess
Thanks to support and encouragement, Jess has now progressed and been given a chance she would never have thought possible.
Stacey
Stacey's past adverse experiences are now turned to the advantage of herself and those she helps.
Laura
Laura wishes St Giles had been in her life when she was younger. She uses her lived experience to help her clients and upskill other professionals.
Tracey
Tracey has thrown herself fully into her role helping women in the criminal justice system make the same progress she has.
Monica
Monica has been down a long path to get where she is. She is now helping others follow in her footsteps.