Friends at the Quaker Prison Chaplains Conference. Photo: Courtesy of the chaplain support officer at Quaker Life.

‘Connection is the opposite of addiction.’

A fascinating programme: Carol Harper attends the Quaker Prison Chaplains Conference

‘Connection is the opposite of addiction.’

by Carol Harper 13th November 2026

The Quaker Prison Chaplains (QPC) Conference, held 16-18 October, marked a milestone in the history of the event. For the first time our annual conference was organised and financed by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).