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FAMILIES OUTSIDE LAUNCH NEW “MY STORY” AND “MY VISIT” RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH A PARENT IN PRISON IN SCOTLAND
Families Outside, Scotland’s only national charity that works solely with children and families affected by imprisonment has launched two new resources for children with a parent in prison. The first, “My Story,” was developed by Katie following her experience of her dad being imprisoned. “My Story” was written by Katie after her dad was sent […]
Comment from Families Outside to media reports that one third of mobile phones issued in HMP Barlinnie have been tampered with
On 13th September, ITV News reported that since August 2020 when mobile phones were issued to more than 7,600 people held in Scottish prisons following the suspension of prison visits during the pandemic, 728 have been found to be operating with illegal SIM cards. Families Outside is the only national charity that works solely on […]
Families Outside Launches New Accredited Training Modules
Families Outside, Scotland’s only national charity that works solely for children and families affected by imprisonment, has launched new accredited training aimed at professionals who come in to contact with children and families affected by imprisonment. The training modules, “Families Outside – Families Affected by Imprisonment,” are designed to raise awareness of the impact on […]
Support to access virtual prison visits now available from Prison Visitor Centres across Scotland
From Monday 19th July, families with a loved one in a Scottish prison can get support to access a video (‘virtual’) prison visit from prison visitor centres. Independent charities running prison visitors’ centres are offering support to families to get online, book a virtual visit, and take part in a virtual visit to see their […]
Families Outside is seeking new Board members
Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland working to support the families and children of people affected by imprisonment. We are looking for 3-4 dynamic, motivated individuals with a passion to contribute to the governance of an excellent service for families affected by imprisonment to join our Board of Trustees. We are particularly […]