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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: 8th February, 2022

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: 13th April, 2022

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 April, 2022

Author: Louise Potter

Sign our Charter to ensure young people's voices are heard

Sign our Charter to ensure young people's voices are heard

Sign our Charter and help us to ensure that young people's voices are heard in the criminal justice system. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 28th February, 2018

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: 19th December, 2019

Author: Louise Potter

Ollie's Story

Watch the story of a boy whose home was raided by police when his Dad was arrested. Hear in his own words how this experience made him feel. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2017

Updated: 19th December, 2019

Author: Louise Potter

Brandon's Story

Watch the story of a boy who thought his Dad was on a business trip, but found out he was actually in prison. Hear in his own words how this experience made him feel. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2017

Updated: 13th April, 2022

Author: Louise Potter

Case Study: How can Pact work with Social Services?

Case Study: How can Pact work with Social Services?

How can Pact work with Social Services to improve outcomes for prisoners’ children? Read Rico's story and hear how our team were able to collaborate with Social Services to support him. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2017

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

For Police

For Police

Click here to find our resources for police on minimising the harm that can be caused to children during arrests and execution of warrant. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2017

Updated: 19th December, 2019

Author: Louise Potter

For Schools

For Schools

Do you work in a school and would like more information on supporting a child who has been affected by the imprisonment of a family member? Click here. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2017

Updated: 19th December, 2019

Author: Louise Potter

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  • Pact partners with Interface to enhance professional practice and transform lives

    Pact partners with Interface to enhance professional practice and transform lives

    Pact has recently collaborated with Interface Enterprises on new training modules designed to enhance the way we work with prisoners and their families to support their health and wellbeing and make a fresh start.

  • Mental ill health in prison: Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs features on BBC Radio 4’s File on 4

    Mental ill health in prison: Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs features on BBC Radio 4’s File on 4

    This week, award-winning current-affairs radio programme File on 4 interviewed Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs about the reality of living with mental ill health in prison.

  • Invitation to Tender: Rapid Evaluation of the Pact Programme Routes2Change at HMP/YOI Isis

    Invitation to Tender: Rapid Evaluation of the Pact Programme Routes2Change at HMP/YOI Isis

    Pact is seeking to commission an evaluation for the Routes2Change programme at HMP/YOI Isis based on our 'Theory of Change'. The deadline for submissions is 27th May 2022.

  • Benefact Trust supports prisoners and their families to live healthier, more positive lives

    Benefact Trust supports prisoners and their families to live healthier, more positive lives

    One of the UK’s largest grant-making charities, Benefact Trust, has awarded the Prison Advice & Care Trust (Pact) funds to recruit and train a new cohort of specialist volunteers who will work with prisoners, people with convictions, and their families throughout the southeast of England to help them to make a fresh start.

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    Who we are

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    Pact provides Through the Gate and Mentoring Services to those leaving custody in order to support them with their immediate resettlement needs.

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  • Prisoners' Families Helpline

    Prisoners' Families Helpline

    Call the Freephone confidential helpline for information and support for anyone who is affected by imprisonment.

  • Do you know the latest ID requirements for prison visits?

    Do you know the latest ID requirements for prison visits?

    Our digital Visitors' Guides are being updated to reflect the latest changes to the identification requirements for prison visitors.

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  • @prisonmum Hi @prisonmum . Unfortunately we don’t have Family Workers in secure hospitals, but you could still call… https://t.co/DBPy6rwZeB

    25thJune, 2022 @prisonadvice
  • Why not book tickets to our online JustPeople workshop taking place this Saturday? It's a chance to talk to likemi… https://t.co/9O6FSl9CvE

    22ndJune, 2022 @prisonadvice
  • @Nikjay75 Thank you for everything you have done for prisoners and their children and families.

    18thJune, 2022 @prisonadvice

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