From today, (December 13th 2021), anyone receiving a telephone call from a family member in prison will hear an automated message telling them that the call is coming from inside a prison. Please read this blog post, written by Children Heard and Seen, about the implications of this new automated service. Click here to read as […]
Christmas can raise complicated feelings for families with a parent in prison. Please read this blog, written by a parent that we support, about her experience of preparing for Christmas whilst her children’s father is in prison Click here to read as PDF Those of you who have a partner in prison will I’m sure
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 »