Two years on from the review into deaths in prison custody and little progress has been made
30th November 2023 marked two years since the recommendations of the Independent Review of the Response to Deaths in Prison Custody were published. During these two years, there has been a lack of progress on the recommendations regarding an inquiry into the prevention of deaths, and, at Families Outside, we are extremely concerned about the […]
Staying Connected: Care-experienced children and young people with a sibling in prison or secure care
Today Families Outside is launching a pioneering report, in collaboration with The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) and funded by The Promise Partnership. The report, titled ‘Staying Connected: Care-experienced children and young people with a sibling in prison or secure care’, explores the topic of care-experienced siblings separated by imprisonment or secure care and the gap […]
Families Outside delivers training package with session at HMP Grampian
Over August and September, the training team at Families Outside delivered three of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited training modules to professionals from a variety of sectors. This was a great opportunity to share knowledge and best practice around three key topics: Understanding the issues for families affected by imprisonment Supporting children and young […]
Families Outside take key issues facing families affected by imprisonment to the Scottish Parliament once again
At Families Outside, we continue to advocate for the rights of children and families affected by imprisonment, and we were delighted to deliver a parliamentary event on Tuesday 30th May 2023. The event was hosted by Rona Mackay MSP, with the support of many other MSPs, key partners and the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and […]
Paying the Price: A Project on the Financial Impact on Families of Imprisonment and Release
Families Outside, supported by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust, launched new research last week (29th March), highlighting the devastating financial cost to families of supporting someone in prison and after release. The research found that the burden of care and costs associated with supporting someone in prison in Scotland falls disproportionately on women, with many spending […]