Supporting children affected by imprisonment
A short guide on the emotional and practical challenges associated with parental imprisonment.
Positive family relationships can be the key to unlocking a fresh start for people affected by imprisonment.
Training for schools
Hear Our Voice: Supporting Children Affected by Imprisonment in Schools is a CPD-accredited session for schools and professionals working with children and young people. The course explores:
- the scale of children impacted by imprisonment in England and Wales
- how children are affected when a loved one goes to prison
- how the media and social media impact children and young people affected by imprisonment
- schools' role in combatting stigma and shame surrounding familial imprisonment
- how to talk to children about imprisonment and how they would like to be supported
- how working with Pact helps to support children and their families
The training was really interesting and addressed current issues in our school. The resources and toolkits given will definitely benefit the children.
Teacher
Training for prison staff
Safeguarding Children and Families is a CPD-accredited course for prison staff. During the session, we explore:
- how to recognise signs of abuse in adults and children
- your safeguarding responsibilities
- safeguarding legislation and processes
- risk factors for children and vulnerable adults
- how to respond to and report a safeguarding concern
Hear Our Voice - Supporting Families with a Loved One in Prison examines the impact of imprisonment and separation on families, children and society. The session explores:
- how the media and social media impact families
- your role in combatting the stigma and shame of imprisonment
- how you can work with people in prison to support the family as a whole
Training for probation practitioners
Hear Our Voice - Working with the Families of People on Probation is a CPD-accredited course offering probation practitioners insight into the benefits of working with families.
The session explores:
- the impact of imprisonment and separation on families, children and society
- the needs of families impacted by imprisonment
- how partnership working can benefit people on probation and their loved ones
I really enjoyed the training and it gave me lots to think about. I will definitely use this training in elements of my day-to-day work.
Probation officer
