Submitted 1 week ago by Arwu@programming.dev to unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm3re130x509o
The former shoplifter credited her recovery to support she received from the Offending 2 Recovery , externalscheme run by West Midlands Police, which offered her free, tailored support focused on treating addiction to break the link between crime.
"I’d never been clean in 29 years, instead of sending me to jail for the 29th time, money was spent on helping me.
“My life is amazing now,” she said.
the real story here.
The next time you see two women running out the Gap
With arms full of clothes still strapped to the rack
Once they jump in the car, hit the gas and scat
If you have to say something, just stand there and clap
YES! Thank you!
Plus lets all never stop humming We Got The Guillotine! youtu.be/acT_PSAZ7BQ
I chose shoplifting because it was the most moral crime I could choose.
What is she? Birmingham’s answer to Omar from ‘The Wire’?
oh no! how can i find these whatsapp groups? so i can report them, i mean
Can I just send them my Morrisons basket?
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 1 week ago
The Robin Hood Economy is dawning. The wealthy steal everything they can from us, nothing wrong with taking whatever WE need.
cynar@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Just make sure it’s from the wealthy, not a fellow poor, who happens to own a shop.
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 6 days ago
Absolutely. Small family businesses are off limits. Major corporations only.
Boycott big chains, shop at small businesses, especially restaurants. Find those little family restaurants with the great food, and visit often. Take friends. Pay in cash. Tip heavy. Write five star reviews.
hanrahan@slrpnk.net 6 days ago
and I agree as. long as. you’re not beating up, abusing or bashing staff, which happens often in Australia.
Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 6 days ago
In this case she needed to fund her drug addiction