Case Study: The cost of imprisonment
When my partner went to prison, none of us could get our heads round it. We just couldn’t come to terms with it. It was the first time any of us had any contact with prison. It felt like living in a nightmare. We had three children, all under ten, and they took it so […]
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 head to Stirling for our Staff Away Day!
On Wednesday last week, the whole Families Outside team headed to Stirling for our annual Staff Away Day at The Barracks Conference Centre. It isn’t often that all of the team is in one place, so it was a great opportunity to see each other and catch up. In the morning, each team was able to […]
Back to school – for children on the outside
Although it can be an exciting time for many children and young people as they reunite with friends or start a new chapter, going back to school can also be the cause of more complicated emotions. This can be heightened for children affected by imprisonment… A lot can change during the school holidays – including […]
Families Outside hosts groundbreaking Game With Mum and Dad initiative
On Saturday 29th July, we worked with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to launch ‘Game With Mum and Dad’ at HMP Grampian. The event was part of a Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) campaign where children got to play a game of football with their dad, mum, or caregiver, behind prison walls. This was the […]