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Cardinal Nichols meets prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Cardinal Vincent Nichols today met with prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in response to Pope Francis’s call ‘to engage in the exercise of deep and respectful listening to one another’.
Donation to Pact - Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture 2022

The Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture is held most years by Pact as an opportunity to celebrate the life and memory of a great friend and champion, the late Sir Harold Hood. This year, we suggest making a donation of £25 to help us cover the cost of the event and continue supporting prisoners and their families across England and Wales. Of course, you are welcome to choose as little - or as much - as you are comfortable giving.
Pact Appoints Professor Jim McManus as Public Health Advisor

Pact has welcomed Professor Jim McManus as its pro-bono Public Health Advisor. Prof McManus will provide specialist expertise to the charity’s trustees and senior staff.
HMPPS Update to Families – 20th December 2021

Further to the recent letter from Director General Prisons Phil Copple, HMPPS has this week provided further information for families and loved ones on how they can help to keep prisoners safe.

Animation: Children's Rights

Watch our animation about the rights of the child, including those most important for children with parents in prison.
Animation: A Journey into Prison

Watch our animation about what it means when someone goes to 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.
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.