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 […]
Case Study: Mental health and awareness
By Claire, a family member affected by imprisonment. My experience of my partner Shaun’s imprisonment has been a rollercoaster of trauma. When he first went to prison, I felt like I was doing it all on my own. I had our three-year-old little girl to look after, I was working a full-time job going to […]
Case Study: The ripple effect of imprisonment on families
When my son went to prison, it was a shock to everyone. He was a good man with a popular business, happy family, and lots of friends. We had hoped and prayed that he would be found innocent – that he could stay at home with us, with his children – but, just like that, […]
Case Study: ‘I couldn’t believe what my son was arrested for’
The day my son was arrested was devastating. I couldn’t believe what was happening. He had never been involved in the criminal justice system before, and neither had I. I never thought something like this would happen to us. I was overwhelmed and scared. It all felt like a bad dream, especially when I found […]
Case Study: The importance of contact for families affected by imprisonment
My brother has been in prison for a couple of years now and has always struggled with his mental health. I worry about him a lot, especially when I don’t hear from him for a while. Mental health can affect people in so many different ways. Sometimes, if my brother is struggling, he might […]