My dad's in prison, my childhood's on hold - Radio 1 Newsbeat

This clip of an interview on BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat features a 17 year old girl discussing the impact of having her stepdad sent to prison when she was 14 years. She shares her experiences of the initial shock she felt, how it affected her mother, having to help out with her young siblings and what it's like for her at school. This resource could be shared with children and families or used for awareness raising with professionals.

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