Read the Full Snapshot Report In 2020, Children Heard and Seen launched a specialised post to support the distinct needs of children with a mother in prison. At the time of our first report in July 2020, very little was known about the experiences of children with a mother in prison from a practitioner perspective. […]
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Summer Residential Impact Report 2024 Our annual Summer Residential at Hill End is a chance for the children and families we support to come together, make friends, and discuss their shared experience in a safe and non-judgemental environment. As a whole, the annual Residential is an opportunity to reduce social isolationand feelings of stigma and
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Below is the 2nd in a new series of blogs created by young people who have experienced parental imprisonment. By sharing these hidden voices, we aim to eradicate the stigma around having a parent in prison, and demonstrate the importance of identification and support for children with a parent in prison.
Leah’s Story: ‘A Sigh of Relief’ Read More »
Coercive and controlling behavior (CCB) isolates and harms victims through psychological abuse and underpins all forms of domestic abuse. It has been a criminal offense in the UK since 2015. However, CCB can be difficult to spot without adequate training, as it does not always involve physical violence and instead focuses on gradually eroding the
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Donate to our Residential Here! This summer, we are once again hosting our annual Summer Residential for children and families impacted by parental imprisonment. We need your support to make this happen. We are trying to raise £5000 to cover activity, staff, food, and travel costs for the Residential. Over 200 families from across England
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The Government and MPs elected on July 4th must address the needs of children with a parent in prison. Our Children Heard and Seen 2024 General Election Manifesto outlines how they can do this by establishing early identification and supporting children through their schools. If you have any questions about the contents of this manifesto or
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Check out our brand new Impact Report for 2023-2024. The report outlines all of our work and achievements in supporting children and their families impacted by parental imprisonment throughout the year. It also outlines our vision as an organisation for the future. Please click the below button to read the report in its entirety. Children
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We are absolutely delighted that a commitment to identify and support children with a parent in prison has been included in the Labour Party Manifesto for the upcoming general election. On page 71, it states:‘The children of those who are imprisoned are at far greater risk of being drawn into crime than their peers. We
This week’s news has focused on a new amendment to existing law, meaning paedophiles convicted of serious sexual offences could lose parental rights over their children. Emily wishes this had been in place earlier, when she was a child. Emily doesn’t want the children of today to suffer in the same way she did. This
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Below is the 27th in a series of blog posts created by adults with lived experience of parental imprisonment. By sharing these hidden voices, we hope to raise awareness of the impacts of parental imprisonment to inspire immediate change for the children of today. Click here to read as PDF Reading the previous 26 blogs
A Shame-Induced Silence: Peter’s Story Read More »