School Activity

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'Rupture' film screening

‘Rupture’, a film from the award-winning Open Clasp Theatre Company, sends a powerful message about the experiences of mothers in prison. It was screened at Leeds Trinity University’s City Campus on Wednesday 15 October. The film was co-created with incarcerated mothers, highlighting the need for better support and increased awareness of the unique challenges they face.

The screening was followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the creators of the film and experts working with women in contact with the criminal justice system, offering the audience - staff, students, and audiences at Leeds Trinity University an opportunity to join an engaging conversation on advocating and driving social change. 

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Ripon Museum

Students from the Violence in Society and Introduction to Criminology modules took part in a thought-provoking field trip to Ripon Museums, where they explored the historic Workhouse, Prison, and Police Museum.

The visit gave students a chance to step outside the classroom and connect what they’ve learned with real-life history. They saw how punishment and social control were handled in the past, and how these systems have shaped today’s understanding of justice. The trip also encouraged students to think critically about how society treats victims and offenders, and to reflect on the experiences of disadvantaged groups in 18th- and 19th-century Britain.

By walking through these powerful historical spaces, students gained a deeper appreciation of how past inequalities still influence the present forms of punishment and inequality.

Here's a snapshot of our day.