The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment

The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment

At Families Outside, we recognise the importance of including children and young people in our work. Scottish Government figures estimate that 20,000-27,000 children in Scotland have a parent in prison each year – more than those affected by divorce. The imprisonment of a household member is an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which can mean that […]

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Case Study: A new pen pal

Case Study: A new pen pal

Quite a few of my family members have been in trouble with the police before. One of my sisters was on a tag for a while – and now my dad and my brother, Luke, are in prison. They got taken away by the police one day and just never came home. It was really […]

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Two years on from the review into deaths in prison custody and little progress has been made

30th November 2023 marked two years since the recommendations of the Independent Review of the Response to Deaths in Prison Custody were published. During these two years, there has been a lack of progress on the recommendations regarding an inquiry into the prevention of deaths, and, at Families Outside, we are extremely concerned about the […]

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Care-experience in Scotland: The importance of sibling relationships

Care-experience in Scotland: The importance of sibling relationships

Written by a professional with lived experience of the care system and sibling imprisonment. Sibling bonds are often the longest lasting and most enduring relationships we have over a lifetime, offering a foundation of support, companionship and familiarity. For care-experienced people, however, their journey is often marked by separation, isolation and the absence of a […]

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Happy Holidays from Families Outside!

Happy Holidays from Families Outside!

Last week the Families Outside team gathered together for our festive lunch, complete with games (that only got slightly competitive!) and our annual Christmas quiz. We are not often all together in the same place, with our team spread out across the whole of Scotland, so it was great to come together and share food, […]

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