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These four subtitled video clips from the Danish Kriminal Forsorgen (Prison Service) offer great insight into the practical processes involved in prison visits in Denmark as well as the emotional impact this may have on families. The videos can be used by professionals and families in all countries. There is one video about a young child going with her mum to visit her dad in a local prison, one for children aged approximately 8 to 12 about visiting an open prison and another about...

This short film, produced by Fixers, depicts the life of a teenager whose parent is in and out of prison. Within the film seventeen-year-old 'Emily' is supporting her friend 'Amy', whose father has served custodial sentences since she was young. Emotions, feelings and experiences are highlighted throughout the film. Emily and Amy are hoping their film will show other young people in similar situations that they're not alone and allow imprisoned parents to see the...

The Fatherhood Institute aims to give all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and father-figures.   The Fatherhood Institute collates and publishes research, lobbies for legal and policy changes, helps public services, employers and others to become more father-inclusive, and works directly with families. They have produced an FAQ page which aims to attempt to answer questions related to being a dad in prison. The Fatherhood Institute and MenCare have...

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) have produced a booklet aimed at Friends, with practical information on all stages of the prison process and advice on how they can best support prisoners' families.   The booklet includes information about sources of information and helplines that may be of help for prisoners' families, as well as suggestions about how Friends might be able to help families with the various challenges they might be facing. See Help for families...

This short film shows a prison visit through the eyes of a young child. The film goes through different aspects of visiting, including arrival at the prison, being searched, the visits hall, family visits and visitor centres. This film could be used to help children and families prepare for a visit, or for awareness raising with professionals. See 'Visiting our Dad in Prison' below:

Produced by the Lucy Faithfull Foundation this online fact sheet is intended to support families of sex offenders. Specifically focusing on the offence of accessing indecent images of children, the fact sheet aims to address the questions and issues families may face when impacted by a loved one's offending behaviour. The fact sheet can be used by both parents, carers and professionals when supporting children of offenders impacted by this offence. The resource also includes a number of...