As a book-loving bunch, Pact's HMP Nottingham team makes it their mission to share books with children and families at every visit. At their last Family Day, they were kindly supported by PrisonReadingGroups, who made it possible for every child to share a book with their loved one in prison

The team at HMP Swinfen Hall hosted a VIP birthday celebration at their recent family day for one-year-old Ella.🎂 Ella's parents said: “Pact staff always go the extra mile on Family Days. Today, they made a wonderful effort to make our daughter’s first birthday extra special.

If, like us, you're passionate about how we can support the hundreds of thousands of children affected by parental imprisonment, join Collective Punishment tomorrow for their first online event: eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-re…

At many prisons, Pact teams support isolated prisoners and those who don't receive visits. This work: 📍 boosts prisoners’ health and wellbeing 📍fosters positive relationships 📍helps reconnect them with loved ones --- all of which reduces their chances of reoffending. At a

Pact friend and champion Dr Shona Minson launches a new report into procedural justice for women in prison: Beyond the Barriers. Join the launch event on 18 September as she explores the findings and recommendations in conversation with Pac't prison-based social workers Becky &

The awesome Becky Wray, social worker at HMP Eastwood Park, joined us in rehearsals. She works for Pact have supported us every step of the way in making A Visit. The work they do is amazing, we can’t thank them enough. Siwan Morris Bethan YMa

With the new early release scheme set to start next week, our CEO Andy Keen-Downs welcomes the decisive action being taken by @MoJGovuk but highlights the need for support for prison leavers. Read more: prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/news/ea… #PrisonReform #EarlyRelease #CriminalJusticeReform

As families prepare to welcome home their loved ones next week under the early release scheme, we've put together five tips for supporting a loved one leaving prison: prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/news/fi… #PrisonAdvice #PrisonersFamilies #EarlyRelease

With prisoners being released tomorrow under the new early release scheme, our CEO Andy Keen-Downs welcomes the decisive action being taken by @MoJGovuk but highlights the need for support for prison leavers. Read more: prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/news/ea… #PrisonReform #EarlyRelease

Are you welcoming home your loved one tomorrow? We've put together five tips for supporting someone leaving prison ➡️ prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/news/ea… #EarlyRelease #PrisonersFamilies

Pact CEO @andykeendowns responds to today's HMIP Annual Report, which "paints a damning picture of a system in crisis" - prisonadvice.org.uk/HMIP-Annual-Re… #EarlyRelease #PrisonReform #CriminalJustice

Many of our family services teams have been on hand today to support those being released early from prison. At HMP Send, the team has been welcoming families collecting loved ones, handing out refreshments and “freedom” packs to prison leavers, and offering support and advice

Our CEO Andy Keen-Downs spoke to Sarah Ping 顏美雪 yesterday about the crucial support prison leavers need after release to stop them from reoffending 👇 independent.co.uk/news/uk/ceo-pe…

Delighted to have been highly commended at SFJ Awards #InspireJusticeAwards for the Voluntary Contribution to Community Safety and Justice Award. Congratulations to winners @humbercare!

Last week, our teams were on hand to ensure the very best start for those leaving under the early release scheme. Supporting prison leavers to effectively resettle and avoid reoffending makes communities safer for everyone. #PrisonReform #EarlyRelease

A MASSIVE thank you to all our staff and volunteers who helped prison leavers and their families last week. 👉 Opening our Visitors' Centres early 👉 Release packs and grants to make sure people had the basics 👉 A supportive word and a cup of tea.

Statistically, prisoners who maintain family ties are nearly 40% less likely to reoffend. Our Family and Friends Request Show keeps people connected with their loved ones during their sentence, through the power of music. Read more about this unique show prison.radio/the-family-and…

#PrisonersSunday is an opportunity to consider how we, as individuals, as a Church, and as communities, are serving our brothers and sisters affected by imprisonment. Will you be marking the day on 13 October? pact1.link/PS2024

Join Dr Shona Minson's The British Academy Fellowship Report Launch of 'Beyond the Barriers - exploring access to family justice for women in prison in England and Wales' with Pact social workers Becky & Katia: law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/… #WomenInPrison #CriminalJusticeReform