Directory of Resources

This is a comprehensive resource pack suitable for practitioners working in various settings such as Children's Centres, Probation and Prison Services, Schools and others who are in direct contact with prisoners and their families.   It is a 'tool-kit' to enable and encourage professionals to better support and further understand the issues prisoners' families are faced with. It includes background policy and research information, helplines, benefits and financial...

This is the Family Information Leaflet produced by HMP & YOI Moorland. 'At HMP Moorland we think it is really important to work with both prisoners and their families. We understand that when someone you care about goes to prison you have lots of questions and uncertainties. This is an information booklet that we developed so that you know as much as possible about how we will care for your loved one while they are at HMP Moorland, what it will be like for them and how you can stay...

This booklet for 4 - 11 year olds, tells the story of a young brother and sister whose father is in prison. The characters highlight important emotions and issues which a child in their situation may experience, in a format that is accessible to children. It can be read with children by family members, carers or professionals. In addition to the narrative the booklet contains notes for the reader to help answer any questions children may have. There is also a list of contacts for further...

These four subtitled video clips from the Danish Kriminal Forsorgen (Prison Service) offer great insight into the practical processes involved in prison visits in Denmark as well as the emotional impact this may have on families. The videos can be used by professionals and families in all countries. There is one video about a young child going with her mum to visit her dad in a local prison, one for children aged approximately 8 to 12 about visiting an open prison and another about...

This toolkit and app, produced by Sesame Workshop (the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street), contains various resources for children, family members and service providers working with children. The toolkit contains a guide for caregivers to help them in supporting their children, an information sheet for incarcerated parents with tips about how to communicate with your child, a story for children about a girl whose dad is in prison, and activities for children. There...

The book is authored by Anthony Curcio, an American former criminal who used his time in prison to write and illustrate over 20 children's books. For this book, he draws upon his own experiences to explain some of the issues surrounding imprisonment for young children. It tells the story of Rhymer, a cockroach whose friends have a dad in prison. After initially being judgemental, Rhymer commits a crime and is also sent to jail, where he learns how much his friend's dad cares about...