With an unwavering determination to turn his life around, Steve embarked on a journey of self-transformation, learning how to write, immersing himself in education and scripting and directing award winning plays. His thirst for learning led him to achieve a business degree from the esteemed Oxford Brookes University. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Steve Gallant's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the power of transformation. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the past may be, or how challenging the present, it is never too late to change and make a positive impact. Today, Steve works as a fundraiser for the Howard League for Penal Reform, tirelessly working for change within the criminal justice system. He is also the co-founder of Own Merit CIC, a social enterprise that provides vital resettlement support to prison leavers, helping them reintegrate into society with dignity and purpose. Steve's heroic actions did not go unnoticed. In October 2020, he was granted a Royal Prerogative of Mercy by Queen Elizabeth II, leading to his release from prison in August 2021. And in March 2023, Steve was bestowed with the prestigious Queen's Gallantry Medal, a testament to his bravery on that terrible day.

Meet Steve Gallant, a man whose life took a dramatic turn when he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in 2005. Confined to the walls of HMP Frankland, a Category A Prison, Steve witnessed a world of chaos and violence that would change him forever. From the disturbing scenes of cell fires to gang battles on prison wings, Steve's early days behind bars were a stark wake-up call. Determined to break free from his own cycle of violence, he made a solemn vow to never use violence again.