Families Outside have three upcoming sessions, and places are priced at £55 per person per session. The sessions are suitable for professionals from any sector who wants to feel more confident when supporting families affected by imprisonment in their own role.
“Understanding the issues for families affected by imprisonment” which is being held online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 4th June, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
The session covers:
- The wide ranging issues that 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
Link to register: https://buytickets.at/familiesoutside/1686416
“Supporting children and young people who have a family member in prison” which is being held online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 11th June, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
The session covers:
- 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
Link to register: https://buytickets.at/familiesoutside/1686407
“Prison and prison visiting” which is being held online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 25th June, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
The session covers:
- 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.
Link to register: https://buytickets.at/familiesoutside/1679490
