‘Through the gate’: how sporting mentors can lead prisoners down a different path | Cath Bishop
Programs like the 180 Project and Prison Run use sport to mentor incarcerated individuals, offering training, teamwork and personal development. By pairing prisoners with coaches and athletes, the initiatives aim to build confidence, teach life skills and improve mental health, easing the transition to society after release. Participants report stronger motivation and a clearer sense of purpose beyond prison walls.