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Animation: Children's Rights

Watch our animation about the rights of the child, including those most important for children with parents in prison. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2018

Updated: 6th July, 2023

Author: James Brindley

Animation: A Journey into Prison

Watch our animation about what it means when someone goes to prison Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2018

Updated: 6th July, 2023

Author: Louise Potter

Locked Out: A book for children with a loved one in prison

Locked Out: A book for children with a loved one in prison

Read 'Locked Out', a book which helps children cope with the imprisonment of a loved one which contains useful guidance and activities for children. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2018

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Louise Potter

Kyra's Story

Watch the story of a girl who thought her Stepdad was working away as a bus driver, but found out he was actually in prison. Hear in her own words what it was like visiting her stepdad in prison. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2017

Updated: 6th July, 2023

Author: Louise Potter

Read Rico's Story

Read Rico's Story

When Rico was 12 years old his parents were arrested and sent to prison. Read Rico's story and find out how he felt, and how having a Pact Youth Worker has helped him. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2017

Updated: 8th February, 2022

Author: Louise Potter

I wish...

I wish...

Hear from children and young people who have witnessed a home raid, or a parent's arrest, and hear what they wish had been different. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2017

Updated: 8th February, 2022

Author: Louise Potter

It's OK to feel...

It's OK to feel...

When someone you love goes to prison it can leave you feeling lost, confused, angry and upset. We are here to help. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2017

Updated: 6th July, 2023

Author: Louise Potter

Sign our charter to show your support

Sign our charter to show your support

Sign 'Our Voice: The Charter for Children and Young People Affected by Familial Imprisonment', and help us to ensure that your voice is heard in the criminal justice system. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2016

Updated: 6th July, 2023

Author: Louise Potter

Who else can help?

Who else can help?

Want to know what other organisations are out there who can support you? Click here to find out more. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2016

Updated: 24th March, 2021

Author: Louise Potter

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  • Support children and families of prisoners this Christmas at Pact’s Carol Services

    Support children and families of prisoners this Christmas at Pact’s Carol Services

    Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) is asking supporters to join the charity at its Annual Advent Carol Services in support of prisoners and their children and families.

  • Join Pact's new support group for young people with a loved one in prison

    Join Pact's new support group for young people with a loved one in prison

    If you are aged 14 to 17 and have a loved one in prison, join Pact's new Weekly Peer Group Support sessions via chat/video - a space to get to know other young people with similar experiences and to share support.

  • New pilot project to provide specialist resettlement support for women leaving prison and their families.

    New pilot project to provide specialist resettlement support for women leaving prison and their families.

    Pact and our partners are launching a new pilot project to provide specialist resettlement support for women leaving prison and their families

  • Pact welcomes new measures in King’s Speech

    Pact welcomes new measures in King’s Speech

    Pact welcomes new measures in King’s Speech, November 2023, setting out the Government's priorities for the year ahead.

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