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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As part of our campaign to create change for children impacted by parental imprisonment, we would like every school in the country to have an official policy in place on how to support children with a parent in prison. This policy was created by Children Heard and Seen practitioners with teaching experience and lived experience
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Join an innovative and growing team as we enter an exciting period of change! Join the Children Heard and Seen team to help children realise their full potential and flourish. We are currently hiring for the following roles: Children and Families Practitioner: Parental Imprisonment This post delivers a key function of our work, namely delivering
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We are honoured to be announced as winners of the 2023 Centre for Social Justice Awards. The CSJ Awards exist to ensure that those working to tackle poverty around the country are heard by decision makers in Westminster. It was inspiring to share the stage with other organisations working to create better lives for people
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The Christmas period can be a difficult and confusing time for children and families impacted by parental imprisonment. Show your support and help raise awareness of the harms of having a parent in prison by purchasing your Christmas cards today. ???????? Choose from any of the three designs below, all created by children supported by Children
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Click here to read the full report In the UK, whilst much academic attention has been paid to the impact of imprisonment on children and romantic partners of prisoners, very few studies have focused specifically on the experiences of grandparents who find themselves in the role of primary caregiver to a child whose parent is
On Friday the 6th of October, Jeremy Vine hosted a debate on the topic of having a parent in prison on his show on BBC Radio 2. Two parents/carers supported by Children Heard and Seen, Jane and Lucy, called into the show telling their personal stories of parental imprisonment and the impact that Children Heard
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On the 12th of September we held the premiere of ‘Invisible Children’ at Westminster with over 25 MPs in attendance. The aim of the film is to demonstrate the importance of identification and support for children with a parent in prison. The film is set for full release on the 28th of September. The trailer
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We were absolutely delighted and honoured to be announced as winners at the Stephen Lloyd Awards finals in June for our work with the Thames Valley Police on Operation Paramount. Stephen Lloyd was an inspirational lawyer and innovator who dedicated his working life to advising charities and social enterprises and who pioneered significant developments in the sector.
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