Hey check out this out: a themed edition of @foodstudies.ca journal on Carceral Food Systems. Edited by Amanda Wilson and Ami Stearns and #OpenAccess! (and w/ an article by me about the experiences of kids of incarcerated parents and #prisonersfamilies' of food in prison visiting rooms)

🍂 Visiting a loved one in prison this autumn? The rules can be confusing, so here are a few things to avoid:

🚫 Hats or scarves (religious coverings are fine)
🚫 Ripped or slashed jeans
🚫 Steel-toe-capped shoes/boots
🚫 Hoodies
🚫 Jackets or coats

#StrongerFamilies #PrisonVisits #PrisonersFamilies

The #SentencingBill had its second reading in the House of Commons last week. If you're still unsure what the proposed changes could mean for you, take a look at our guidance for families (link below).

#PrisonersFamilies #CriminalJustice #JusticeReform #Sentencing

Every year, nearly 200,000 children and young people in England and Wales have a parent in prison. This #InternationalYouthDay, stand with us in urging the government to fulfil its manifesto pledge to identify and support children with a parent in prison.

#PrisonersFamilies #PrisonReform

The HMP Nottingham team asked children to create a face showing their feelings during a visit – a great way to gather feedback from some of our younger visitors. ☺️☹️😄

The winning artist will receive a £20 voucher to buy a well-earned doughnut - or ten!

#PrisonersFamilies #ServiceUserInvolvement

The first few days and weeks of supporting a loved one in prison can be overwhelming. Our family services teams can advise you about what to expect and what to do if you're worried about your loved one's health, wellbeing or safety.

#PrisonersFamilies #PrisonSupport

We’re thinking of all the mums, moms and mams separated from their families by imprisonment this Mother’s Day. 💕

If you’re struggling or worried about someone in prison, the Prisoners’ Families Helpline is open until 3pm today on 0808 808 2003.

#MothersDay
#WomenInPrison
#PrisonersFamilies

Family is the single biggest factor affecting reoffending. Our work helps keep mothers and children together, allowing the whole family to make a fresh start after prison.

You can support women and their children this #MothersDay with a donation to Pact.

#WomenInPrison #PrisonersFamilies

🦕 Pre-schoolers at HMP Lewes had a roarsome time at their recent family day with sensory play and hand printing thanks to Buckets of Fun - Shoreham.🦖

Family days help to bring families together and reduce some of the harm caused by imprisonment. 💙

#PrisonersFamilies
#PrisonersChildren

Understanding all the criminal justice system jargon can be confusing. Here is a quick definition for key workers, POMs and COMs.

☎️ Call our FIRSTOP helpline on 01273 499843

#prisonersfamilies #sussexprisonersfamilies #jargonbuster #probation