Directory of Resources

'My Hidden Sentence' is a drama developed by Unique Voice and inspired by true stories. It focuses on the experiences of two young people who have a parent in prison, exploring the impact the sentences have on their friendships, school life and the community in very different ways. Unique Voice can bring this drama to schools in the form of assemblies or workshops with young people or staff, to explore the impact of imprisonment on young people and their families. They are South West...

This short leaflet is for carers of children who's parent(s) are sentenced to prison. The leaflet briefly touches on dealing with change in the child(ren)'s life, supporting the child(ren), keeping in touch with the parent(s) and how the carer can cope with their own feelings. There is also a short list of support services for families.

This short leaflet is aimed at enabling parents and carers (and potentially professionals) to prepare themselves, the children and young people for a prison visit. It offers useful information, discussion topics and things to consider under headings such as talking about the visit, preparing for a visit, the journey, the visit itself and how the child or young person may feel afterwards. There is also a short list of contacts for families that could support practically or emotionally.

This guide is for young people who have a parent in prison. It has been written by young people and provides help and advice to others who also have a parent in prison. The guide aims to express the voices of young people who are often silenced. The guide is broken down into sections and covers key issues such as basic needs, where young people might stay and guardianship, mental health, counselling and medical services, visiting prison, potential legal questions young people may have and...

This new informed and practical guide, written in collaboration with Mums at the end of long sentences at HMP's Eastwood Park and Bronzefield is for new Mums to use when they first enter prison and throughout their sentence. This guide comprises of an introduction to the document and chapters around the emotional and practical factors of topics such as; a mum's first night in prison, keeping in touch with children and families, telling the children, money, mother and baby units,...

Childline have a dedicated page of their website for children and young people affected by imprisonment.   Here children and young people can access answers to common questions surrounding the criminal justice system and the impact this has on them. Advice includes what to tell school, how to cope emotionally, who to talk to and what to do upon the return of a parent into the family home. Childline have focused on the emotional impact a parent going to prison can have on children,...