Action for Prisoners' and Offenders' Families merged with Family Lives in 2014 and works for the benefit of prisoners' and offenders' families by supporting families who are affected by imprisonment. You can find information and resources on their website for families and professionals.
They have produced useful guides for prisoners, those preparing for release and their families:
The Outsiders - Sent to Prison
This Outsiders booklet is for individuals experiencing the imprisonment of a family member. It explains the impact on the family from the point of initial arrest to imprisonment itself, providing helpful information ranging from visiting prison to becoming familiar with prison jargon. Download Sent to Prison
The Outsiders - Preparing for Release
This booklet discusses the issues for families as they prepare for the release and resettlement of a family member from prison. It provides helpful and practical information on some common hopes and fears expressed by both the person in prison and the family on the outside. Featuring quotes from ex-prisoners and their partners, the booklet covers issues ranging from the practicalities of finding employment to getting to know each other again and re-establishing a relationship. Download Preparing for release
Contacts:
Address: 15-17 The Broadway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HZ
T: 020 7553 3080 / helpline 0808 800 2222
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