The impact of imprisonment on children and families

Condensed Training Module 

By the end of the training session, participants should be able to:

• Better understand the impact of imprisonment on children and families, including the most prevalent issues facing families

• Understand and give examples of how a family might be affected at each stage of the criminal justice process

• Understand the emotional and practical needs of children affected by imprisonment

• Understand the most relevant articles within the UNCRC which relate to children with a parent in prison

• Understand and implement Child Impact Assessments as a tool for supporting children with a family member involved in the justice system

• Apply their learning when supporting families affected by imprisonment and feel confident when supporting families in their own role