Following the tragic and harrowing death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, there has been much scrutiny on how the authorities managed to let him slip through the net. This blog looks at one of many ways in which he, and other children, have gone under the radar – one that is once again evading attention. Click here […]
No Stone Left Unturned Read More »
Below is the eighth in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support
A Parent’s Story 8: Emily Read More »
Below is the seventh in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support
A Parent’s Story 7: Jessica Read More »
Below is the sixth in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support
A Parent’s Story 6: Charmaine Read More »
Last week, Children Heard & Seen, Thames Valley Police and Thames Valley VRU launched a pilot initiative taking place in Oxford helping to deliver a rapid offer of support to the families left behind when a parent is imprisoned. Our Director, Sarah Burrows, guest authored this blog to be used on the Violence Reduction Unit’s website. Click here
Putting the focus on children and families when a parent is imprisoned Read More »
Below is the fifth in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support
A Parent’s Story 5: Guilt Read More »
Below is the fourth in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support can bring.
A Parent’s Story 4: The Wall That Divides Us Read More »
There is currently no statutory system in place to support or even identify children with a parent in prison. This is a state of affairs that leaves many young people to face the shame, stigma, and isolation of parental imprisonment without essential support. We recently conducted interviews with over 40 different families about the benefits of
EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF CHILDREN IMPACTED BY PARENTAL CRIMINALITY Read More »
In December 2020, Ryan was matched with a 16-year-old boy that we support (also named Ryan) through our volunteer mentorship scheme. Each mentor meets with the child weekly for one to one sessions, providing a neutral person that they can speak to about their feelings, outside of the family home. The pair hit it off
The Value of Mentoring Relationships through Children Heard and Seen Read More »
Below is the second in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support can bring.
A Parent’s Story 2: Katie Read More »