We recognise that children and families of prisoners are a hidden population who suffer greatly from the impact of a family member’s imprisonment.
The impact is wide ranging and can include;
- Risk to housing;
- Financial pressures;
- Problems in caring for children and the impact on the 16,500 children who lose a parent to imprisonment each year;
- Anxiety, distress and health problems;
- Rejection, stigma and victimisation by neighbours and the community.
We are committed to working with our partner agencies to maximise what we can achieve. That is why supporting and maintaining family links and promoting positive relationships while the family member is in prison is one of our key priorities.