Who Are We
An excellent summary booklet of the work of Families Outside in supporting families affected by imprisonment
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Supporting Prisoners' Families - What Can Schools Do?
Do you know a child who has a parent or close relative in prison?
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Annual Report 2011/12
In Brief 7
Produced in October 2012, this edition looks at the roles of schools in supporting families affected by imprisonment.
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Role of Schools In Supporting Families of Prisoners
A report looking at what support is provided by schools in Australia and the USA and looking at what schools in Scotland could do to support children and families of prisoners.
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Family Support Work Report 2011/12
A full report on the work carried out by Families Outside's four Family Support Workers throughout Scotland in 2011/12.
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Health Inequalities in Families of Prisoners
A tool to tackle health inequalities in the families of people in prison? Evaluating the Families Outside Family Support Worker role from a health perspective.
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Fireside Chat - Inspectors on Families
View the full recording of the 'Fireside Chat - Inspectors on Families' evening.
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Conference 2011
The Final Report
It’s Everybody’s Business
What Is Your Role in Supporting Families Affected by Imprisonment?
Format: Word (read only)
Annual Report 2010/2011
Families Outside Publication List
A list of all the publications and reserach papers prodiced by Families Outside.
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In Brief 6
Produced in October 2011, this edition looks at how individual support for families of prisoners continues to show benefits and demonstrates the value of family support work.
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Children of Imprisoned Parents
Summarises long-term research into the needs of and responses to children of prisoners in four European countries.
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At Court
At Court provides information and answers the some of the questions families may have when a relative or friend has been sent to prison.
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Family Support Work (Lothian and Borders) Review of Second Year
Review of the second year's work (2009/10) of the Family Support Worker in Lothian & Borders.
Format: Word (read only)
Family Support Work (Routes Out Of Prison) Review of Second Year
Review of the second year's work (2009/10) of the Family Support Coordinator for the Routes Out Of Prison project (ROOP).
Format: Word (read only)
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Child Impact Statements - Stage 2
Perspectives of children and young people with a parent in prison. Report by Tania Loureiro on behalf of SCCYP and Families Outside.
Format: PDF
Family Justice (USA)
Strength Based, Family-Focused Practice: A Clinical Guide from Family Justice
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In Brief 5
Produced in March 2010, this edition looks at the ongoing debate surrounding prison visitors' centres in Scotland.
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What's The Story?
What happens when a relative is sent to prison - a resource for children & young people 12-16 years of age.
Format: PDF
Honest?
What happens when a relative is sent to prison - a resource for children 5-11 years of age.
Format: PDF
Families Outside Training Synposis
Synopsis of the training given by Families Outside.
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Conference 2009 The Final Report
Step by Step
Key Stages for Families Affected by Imprisonment Families Outside Conference Report
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Child Impact Statements - Stage 1
A report looking into the use of Child Impact Statements in Court by Tania Loureiro, Leonardo da Vinci fellow on behalf of Families Outside.
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In Brief 4
Produced in February 2009, this edition looks at the support and information for children affected by imprisonment giving an overview of the impact of imprisonment on children and the support they need.
Format: PDF
Extended Home Leave
Extended Home Leave is a short period of temporary release from prison for up to seven nights per month (translations available from Families Outside and the Scottish Government).
Format: PDF
Edinburgh Prison Visitors’ Centre Survey
A survey of visitors and staff at the Edinburgh Prison Visitors' Centre carried out in January 2009 by Families Outside on behalf of the Robertson Trust.
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In Brief 3
Produced in November 2006, this edition looks into three innovative projects that support families affected by imprisonment and reviews the lessons learned.
Format: PDF
In Brief 2
Produced in May 2006, this edition follows on from the launch of the "It's No Holiday" DVD material which gives an overview of the experiences of young people affected by imprisonment.
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In Brief 1
Produced in March 2005, this edition gives an overview of the impact of imprisonment on families. For a full literature review, click on one of the following two links:
- Prison Without Bars
- Prison Without Bars (The Executive Summary)
The Tayside Family Project is a survey on families needs.
Format: PDF
'Teenagers with a Family Member in Prison'
Funded by Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
The full report is available by clicking here.
A summary of the report is available to download below.
Format: PDF
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