Prisons: where DOESN'T the community come in?

Loucks talks about Families Outside, the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support the families of people involved in the criminal justice system. Through their work, they ensure that families affected by imprisonment and the people who work with them are informed and supported;...

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Published in:Prison service journal 2012-11 (204), p.42
Main Author: Loucks, Nancy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Charities
Criminal justice
Families & family life
Prison administration
Prisoners
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Summary:Loucks talks about Families Outside, the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support the families of people involved in the criminal justice system. Through their work, they ensure that families affected by imprisonment and the people who work with them are informed and supported; that policy and practice reflects the needs of families affected by imprisonment; and that children and families receive information and support at the earliest possible stage in a way they understand. Prisons throughout the UK already support links between prisoners and families in a number of ways.
ISSN:0300-3558
2046-4215