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Liam was picked up by the police on the way to his grandmother’s grave. He was in possession of a bladed article and some cannabis. His life had hit rock bottom and he says he was on his way to take his own life at the location where his beloved grandmother is buried. He received a prison sentence. Liam is a young transgender man. His parents struggled with poverty, disability and addiction issues. Liam was removed from his home and taken into local authority care at an early age. This was the start of an unbelievably chaotic chain of care placements, violent outbursts, runaways and encounters with the police. Dr Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken are forensic psychologists who work in prisons. Their job is to help people in prison understand the harm they’ve caused, identify why it happened and work out how to make changes to prevent further harm after they’ve been released. In Behind the Crime, they take the time to understand the life of someone whose crimes have led to harm and prison. Through this extended interview with Liam, recorded months after his release from prison, we get to the heart of his behaviour. For details of organisations that can provide help and support, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline Producer: Andrew Wilkie Editor: Clare Fordham Behind the Crime is a co-production between ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Long Form Audio and the Prison Radio Association.