My Visit

Latest

What do I tell the kids?

Over 200,000 children a year see a parent go to prison. In the midst of all the issues that imprisonment brings to family life, what do you tell the kids? A blog from Pact's Chief Executive.
Safeguarding training in Sheffield

Safeguarding training will be taking place in Sheffield on Thursday 10th May. Click on the title for more details.
Prisoners' Families & Friends Peer Support Group

Do you have a family member in prison and need someone to talk to? Come along to our Peer Support Group at HMP Wormwood Scrubs Visitors' Centre on 23rd May 2018.
An Easter Message from Pact's Chief Executive

Could you support prisoners, people with convictions and their families? This Easter, we invite you to reflect on the lives of people in prison and their families, and the complex navigation to their rehabilitation.

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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
My family member has gone to prison

Has your family member gone to prison? Find out more about what this means here.
How are you feeling?

Experiencing a family member going to prison can result in lots of different feelings and emotions for lots of different reasons.
Who else can help?

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