Visiting a prison

A handy information sheet for families who are preparing to visit a prison. Covers booking systems, number of visits allowed, ID required to enter prisons, searches, prison facilities, and general information on what to expect. Useful for professionals as a summary and to pass on to a family member or carer.

See the Offenders' Families Helpline website for the entire range of their information sheets below:

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The Centre is delivered by Barnardo’s in partnership with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).
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