Meet Jazmine, our Training & Events Coordinator! 🌟 Alongside Rebecca (who you met last week! 👋), they deliver our CPD-accredited training. Ever wonder which training is their favourite to deliver? 👇📹 Sign up for our September sessions 👉 ow.ly/C0Gu50SZ6r3

Today is the final day of the travel information drop-in sessions at HMP Barlinnie. 🚌 Thanks so much The Croft Visitors' Centre, HMP Barlinnie for hosting! 💙 Materials from the sessions can be found at The Croft. Even if you aren't able to make it today, pop by to get all the info on travel & more!

Scotland has 17 prisons, housing 7,000+ people daily. What does it mean to have a loved one inside? How can families stay connected? Our 'Prison & Prison Visiting' training equips professionals to answer these questions & more. Join us this September 👉 familiesoutside.org.uk/professionals/…

Looking for a weekend watch? 📺 A new documentary on Netflix UK & Ireland, shared w/ us by the American Society of Criminology, follows four girls at a father-daughter dance in a U.S. prison - exploring connection & incarceration 💙 Read more about the film 👉 time.com/7010781/daught…

Happy Monday from the Family Support team! 🌟 Elly, who works with families in Falkirk & Clackmannanshire, discovered this wee guy while visiting a family last week 🐸✨ Wishing everyone a hoppy and productive week! 💙

If you’re a #woman with a #conviction we can help you find #education, #training or #employment. 🖥️ Get in touch to speak to one of our friendly Employability Coaches. workingchance.org/get-support/

We're so grateful for the fantastic work our intern Jackie Penna has undertaken these past few months! 🌟 We wish her the best as she returns to the US!👋🌎 Interested in doing an internship/work placement with us? 👉 ow.ly/9nJW50T7uEJ

🔓 Everyone deserves a fair shot at employment. Criminal convictions shouldn’t be a barrier. We support Unlock's #BanTheBoxUK campaign to remove this question from job applications. Check out the list of employers who are leading the way 👉 ow.ly/SGa450T6hq5

Scotland deserves a brighter future, where justice heals and transforms. 🫂 We stand with CommunityJusticeScot & Karyn McCluskey to reimagine our justice system, with fundamental changes that focus on rebuilding lives, strengthening communities, and preserving family bonds. ⬇️

🎙️ We're excited to hear about the new podcast out of HMP Barlinnie! This project underscores the vital role of creative expression and maintaining connections. By sharing their stories, those inside are building bridges & challenging perspectives 👇 ow.ly/7O2v50T53ak

We believe in empowering professionals with the right tools to support those affected by imprisonment. That's why we offer bespoke training tailored to fit your specific needs—just like we did for Girlguiding Scotland. Read their reflections & learn more 👇 ow.ly/oYkR50T9BCa

No children or young people under the age of 18 are in prison in Scotland. A historic achievement. Removal of the last remaining children from Polmont - and the guarantee no Scottish child will be jailed again - is a fitting legacy for William Lindsay. heraldscotland.com/politics/24555…

We are proud to operate in a country where no child is sent to prison. The removal of children from Scotland's prisons is a historic milestone in the creation of a justice system rooted in care, compassion, and the protection of our most vulnerable. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

📣At long last, there is no child in an adult prison in Scotland Children should never be in prison. It is – and always has been - a breach of their human rights. #Article37 #UNCRCScotland BBC News (UK) Families Outside Children 1st Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We have over a dozen Regional Family Support Coordinators, supporting families across Scotland. With empathy and confidentiality at our core, we are here to help you navigate the challenges of having a loved one in prison—no matter how much or how little support you need. 👇

Our CEO, Prof. Nancy Loucks, spoke at the International Corrections & Prisons Association conference in Singapore this morning #ICPA2024🌟 We are honoured to collaborate with partners worldwide, sharing our work while learning & adopting best practices from others🌍

Happy #InternationalDayofCharity! 💙 For 30+ years, we've offered free, confidential support to families across Scotland. Last year, we helped over 3,000 impacted by imprisonment. With your support, we can reduce our wait-times & reach more families. ⬇️ totalgiving.co.uk/charity/famili…

Curious about what our Family Support team get up to? Here's a sneak (snake?) peek...🐍 Find out all about their adventures and more when you sign up to our quarterly newsletter! 🔗 forms.office.com/e/bx8T4awry0