Families of prisoners
If a member of your family is in prison and you need support, the following organisations may be able to help.
ChildLine
ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.
Phone: 0800 1111
Prisoners’ Families Helpline
Prisoners’ Families Helpline provides information and support to anyone supporting an offender through their contact with the Criminal Justice System.
Phone: 0808 808 2003
NIACRO (Northern Ireland)
NIACRO Family Links offers practical and emotional support, advocacy and advice to families and children who have a family member in prison.
Phone: 028 9032 0157 (weekdays 9am–5pm)
Families Outside
Families Outside provides support and information to mitigate the effects of imprisonment on children and families in Scotland.
Phone: 0800 254 0088
Barnardo’s
Barnardo’s supports children and their families with relatives in prison.
