Families Outside is hosting 3 training sessions, designed to be suitable for professionals from any sector who want to feel more confident when supporting families affected by imprisonment. Places are £55 per person, per session.
Happening throughout June, the sessions are being held online via Microsoft Teams:
Session 1: Wednesday 4 June 2025, 9:30am – 12:30pm: “Understanding the Issues for Families Affected by Imprisonment”. This session will cover:
- the wide-ranging issues which can affect families with a family member in prison
- the impact of imprisonment on families at each stage of the criminal justice process
- how to apply this knowledge when supporting families affected by imprisonment
To register, or for further information, please visit the booking page (linked for your convenience).
Session 2: Wednesday 11 June, 9:30am – 12:30pm: “Supporting Children and Young People Who Have a Family Member In Prison”. This session will cover:
- the varying needs of children and young people with a family member in prison
- policies to support and protect children who are affected by imprisonment – specifically the UNCRC and relevant articles for children with a parent in prison
- how to apply this knowledge when supporting children and young people who are affected by imprisonment, or know how to seek appropriate support
To register, or for further information, please visit the booking page.
Session 3: Wednesday 25 June, 9:30am – 12:30pm: “Prison and Prison Visiting”. This session will cover:
- the key functions and elements of the Scottish Prison Estate
- the importance for families of maintaining contact, and ways to do this, when someone is in prison
- the supports available to families within a prison environment
To register, or for further information, please visit the booking page.
Alternatively, for further information, please visit the Families Outside website.
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