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Prison Visitors' Guides

Prison Visitors' Guides

Want to know more about where we work? Click here to find more information about the prisons we work in, visiting hours and contact details. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 28th May, 2021

Author: Louise Potter

Prisoners' Families Helpline

Prisoners' Families Helpline

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

Published: 16th February, 2017

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

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Children and young people

We can support children and young people who have a family member in prison, and offer guidance and resources for professionals and parents. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2016

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

Author: Louise Potter

Your questions answered

Has your family member been arrested? Do you have a family member or loved one in prison? Find out more about what happens next. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2016

Updated: 3rd August, 2018

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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    Prison Visitors' Guides

    Want to know more about where we work? Click here to find more information about the prisons we work in, visiting hours and contact details.

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    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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