Check out our brand-new Impact Report for 2022- 2023. The report outlines of our work and achievements in supporting children and families with a parent in prison throughout the year. It also outlines our vision as an organisation for the future. Please click the below button to read our Impact Report. Impact Report 2022 – […]
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Our director/founder, Sarah Burrows, was awarded the ‘Long-Term Achievement’ award at the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2023. This award recognises those who have made change happen most effectively, creatively, and courageously. The aim of the awards are to celebrate campaigns that lead to changes that benefit all across society. During the presentation, last
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After a successful pilot, Operation Paramount has been rolled out right across the Thames Valley Region. For the first time ever, data from the Prisons Service is used to identify children left behind after their parent’s imprisonment. Children Heard and Seen are subsequently able to offer the family a specialised, tailored package of support. The
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We produced the following snapshot report in consultation with 30 adults caring for a child with a parent in prison. It outlines the current issues with video calls as a form of communication between the person in prison and their loved ones, and suggests recommended improvements. Click here to read the full report Back to
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This week Children Heard and Seen delivered training to practitioners in South Wales on how to support children with a parent in prison after they have been identified through the groundbreaking initiative of Operation Paramount. Back to Our News
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The film below has been produced by the Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit, and was filmed at Children Heard and Seen’s annual residential at Hill End last August. The film outlines the scope, process and impact of our innovative and ground-breaking partnership with the Thames Valley Police and VRU. https://vimeo.com/801555521 Back to Our News
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During a debate on the removal of Parental Responsibility for People Convicted of Serious Offences, Kerry McCarthy MP outlined the unique work carried out by Children Heard and Seen. https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Westminster_Hall_07_11_22_17_01_33_Trim3.mp4 Back to Our News
This week, the Children Heard and Seen team visited the Houses of Parliament in London for the Kids Count Inspiration Awards. We were so delighted to be awarded the Directors Special Award for our work supporting children with a parent in prison. Kids Count Inspiration Awards recognise young people & community groups who have done
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In 2022, there is still no statutory framework to support or even identify children when a parent goes to prison. This creates a situation where children may be forced to live alone, without support, and struggling to cope. Click here to read as PDF As you enjoyed the bank holiday weekend, perhaps having overindulged on
Check out our brand-new Impact Report for 2021- 2022 below. The report outlines all of the fantastic steps we have taken this year, as well as showing our vision for supporting children impacted by parental imprisonment in the future. Impact Report 2021 – 2022 This year, Children Heard and Seen supported more children than ever before. From specialising our existing support offerings
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