Family support

We know that families are often affected when a family member is in prison. We also realise family support can be vital throughout the sentence and on release.

If you have a family member sentenced to custody and subject to a licence on release, you may be visited by a social worker.

This visit is intended to answer any questions you may have.  We will explain the yearly review meetings that you can attend while your relative is in prison.

Families Outside offer advice and support to families of prisoners. 

Families Outside offer advice and guidance to families affected by imprisonment. 

You can contact Families Outside

By email - support@familiesoutside.org.uk

On freephone 0500 83 93 83

Circle also offers community based support for children whose parents are prisoners.

SACRO offers a travel service for families to Scottish prisons and the State Hospital at Carstairs.

SACRO also offers a befriender service to support links between families and prisoners.

 

Further information

Get more information and support with claiming benefits from the Advice Shop

Find out what services are available for people with drug and alcohol problems 

Get advice and information about your accommodation options are if you are homeless

Families Outside offer advice and support for prisoner's families

Scottish Prison Service offer information for prisoner's families