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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: 14th November, 2018

Author: James Brindley

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Animation: A Journey into Prison

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

Published: 2nd May, 2018

Author: Louise Potter

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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: 23rd February, 2018

Author: Louise Potter

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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

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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

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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: 19th December, 2019

Author: Louise Potter

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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: 9th August, 2017

Author: Louise Potter

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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: 9th August, 2017

Author: Louise Potter

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My family member has gone to prison

My family member has gone to prison

Has your family member gone to prison? Find out more about what this means here. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2017

Author: Louise Potter

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My Visit

My Visit

Are you going to visit your mum or dad in prison? Click here to find out what visiting prison is like. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2017

Author: Louise Potter

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How are you feeling?

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. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2016

Updated: 19th December, 2019

Author: Louise Potter

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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: 15th October, 2020

Author: Louise Potter

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    Pact continues to make the case for vaccinating whole prison communities

    We are disappointed to see that, despite media reports that members of the JCVI have acknowledged that an age-based approach is not practical for the prison estate and could lead to wastage, Ministers are not recognising the unique challenges facing prisons.

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  • Support prisoners and their families this Lent

    Support prisoners and their families this Lent

    This Lent, we ask you to support our work and help us to reach more prisoners and their families.

  • HMPPS National Helpline for Prisoners’ Families launches new website

    HMPPS National Helpline for Prisoners’ Families launches new website

    The national Helpline funded by Her Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and run by the national charity supporting prisoners and their families, the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact), has launched its brand new website.

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  • Through the Gate Mentoring Services

    Through the Gate Mentoring Services

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

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    Do you need someone to talk to? Our Family Befrienders can provide practical and emotional support to help you cope with a loved one's sentence.

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