More crucial messages from the #ParentalImprisonmentCollective at today’s networkcope_fr conference Families Outside

Such a powerful presentation from the #ParentalImprisonmentCollective at today’s networkcope_fr conference

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of families affected by imprisonment? Families Outside is looking for a Support & Information Services Manager tinyurl.com/bdcwau5n £37,827 pro-rata Edinburgh #charityjob

Welcome to our summer newsletter. In this edition, we look at how prison visitor centres and services are involved in Prison Programmes.

📚 Upcoming training - Prison and Prison Visiting! Join Families Outside for an essential session: 🏛️ Understand the Scottish prison estate 💙 Learn how families stay connected 🤝 Discover support available for families within prison 🎟️ Sign up now: familiesoutside.org.uk/training-event…

We're hiring! Join Families Outside as our Support & Information Services Manager and lead our national Helpline for families affected by imprisonment. 💬 Inspire & develop the team 📊 Drive data-informed innovation 🎤 Amplify family voices Apply by 6 July ow.ly/6Iwz50W8VFl

In May, we issued a call for views as part of an independent review into our Talk To Me suicide prevention strategy. The final deadline for submissions has since been extended to 8 July 2025. More: sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

🔆 Ooo, isn't it warm?! If you're on a visit over the next few days, it's worth noting what you can and can't wear. Here's some guidance, but do check before you arrive - your Pact family services team can help! 🔆

What role do hobbies play in your child’s life? In Finland & Iceland, national policy supports children and young people to have free access to hobbies. Parenting across Scotland want to know if parents & carers in Scotland think this could work here! forms.office.com/e/NzC7BS9yTB

HMP Edinburgh have welcomed 15 families to enjoy a series of movie nights in the establishment. With popcorn and sweet treats aplenty, the children were able to enjoy quality time with their dads. Thank you to Officers Kerry and Rebecca for a organising!

🗣 Lived experience – April & Kobe the dog: “I mean, when I was 15, I knew nobody else that had a parent in prison. So to be part of a wider community can have such a positive impact.” 💬 Imagine the difference it makes — to go from feeling completely alone, to feeling

Day 1 of the 2025 conference! A real buzz here in Seoul

⏰ Applications close this Sunday! We’re hiring a Support & Information Services Manager at Families Outside 💼 Lead frontline services, shape national support, and make a real impact. 🗓️ Deadline: Sunday 6th July 📍 Edinburgh (hybrid) 🔗 familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/recru…

Such an honour to address the Korean National Assembly today with #Seum as part of this year’s INCCIP global conference! Celebrating progress while embracing the challenges still to come Families Outside networkcope_fr

We are honored to have had our video presentation featured today at the 4th Biennial International Conference of the International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents (ICCIP) in Seoul, South Korea. #ICCIP2025 #WellsOfHope #NoDeathPenalty

Safe onward travels from Seoul to all who attended this year’s INCCIP conference! Truly an unforgettable one, in all the best ways 🥰 #Seum

Special thanks to this year’s hosts, the incredible #Seum, for doing such a spectacular job hosting our global conference this year. Missing you all already!

We’re incredibly grateful to Miriam Margolyes for her kind words and support for Families Outside 💙 Her voice helps shine a light on families affected by imprisonment - thank you, Miriam.

Knowing that children with a parent in prison would miss out on having them at their school sports day, the Family Contact Team within HMP Edinburgh decided to organise their own! 73 children enjoyed a range of games, creating some truly memorable moments with their dads.

👋 Calling all supporters! 👋 We are looking for donations of tents, sleeping bags and sleeping mats for our Summer Residential for children with a parent in prison. We are expecting over 250 children and family members impacted by parental imprisonment to join us at Hill End