Schnel Hanson is a Chartered HR Practitioner (MCIPD), a qualified educator (PGCE), an executive coach, and a dedicated PhD researcher. Her research explores women’s occupational wellbeing and leadership journeys, with a special focus on identity, maternity transitions, and the impact of workplace culture. Schnel is driven by a passion for supporting women’s career progression and workplace wellbeing, blending academic insight with years of hands-on experience in corporate HR,

In the confines of prison, where women constitute a small yet significantly impacted portion of the population, the struggle with self-identity and self-esteem is profound. Female prisoners, often distanced from their families and loved ones, face a unique set of challenges, including a higher rate of self-harm and suicide compared to their male counterparts. We spoke to Stylist magazine to highlight a crucial aspect often overlooked in the rehabilitation process: the power