Families Outside

Very glad to hear BBC covering parenting programmes for fathers at HMP Barlinnie in this episode of People Fixing The World. We’re part of the research advisory group for this project.

Please do take a listen!

You can do so here: https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/p0mws998

Our helpline voicemail hasn’t been working this week due to a technical issue. It’s now back up and running, and our team is working through all messages that were left.

We’re sorry for the delay – if you contacted us, you will hear from us soon. Thank you for your patience 💙

A wee photo of our set-up at East Dunbartonshire’s ASN & Children’s Services Event.

Great to speak with teachers, ASN staff and children’s services colleagues about supporting families affected by imprisonment.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat!

We are proud to feature in Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) State of Children's Rights Report, highlighting the great work in Prison Visitor Centres and in Perth and Kinross, embedding children's rights in adult justice and beyond. #SOCRR2026 https://ow.ly/tlMO50YmmIT

Please see here an update as we upgrade our phone system over the next week. We are still here to support you. ❤️

A reminder that our Helpline opening hours have changed

📢 By popular demand! Our first training date sold out, so we’ve released a new CPD training date in March.
🔗 Book your place: https://ow.ly/MzW250Y1fTv

Prison Visitor Centres across Scotland are being reviewed and this is a chance for families to have their views heard on their experiences of the services.
Complete the survey here -
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/prison-visitors-centre-review-family-members-survey

Job Alert 📢 CLOSING DATE IS THIS WEDNESDAY

Please see more information below and do get in touch with us if you have any queries.
https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

Job Alert 📢 ONE WEEK left to apply for this exciting role!

Please see more information below and do get in touch with us if you have any queries.
https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

Prison Visitor Centres across Scotland are being reviewed and this is a chance for families to have their views heard on their experiences of the services.
Complete the survey here - https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/prison-visitors-centre-review-family-members-survey

Families Outside staff were delighted to attend the SCVO gathering last week, connecting with other third sector partners. Thank you to all we met and connected with along the way. Look after each other. ❤️

UNMISSABLE 5 ⭐ SHOW - A Giant on the Bridge, telling the story of the impacts of imprisonment, through raw intimate human experiences and lots of joy too!

Browse your nearest venue here: https://www.ktproducing.co.uk/giant "

Job Alert 📢 Please share - We are looking for a creative, confident, and experienced individual to join our team as a Fundraiser.

Please see more information below and do get in touch with us if you have any queries.
https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

We are grateful to families for sharing their experiences with the inquiry into substance use in prison and pleased to see their powerful contributions reflected in the report recommendations. It recognises that harm extends beyond the prison walls. What now?
https://ow.ly/K3HQ50Y9il0

The Scottish Sentencing & Penal Policy Commission published its report today. An invitation to choose a different path for Scotland – one leads to an ambitious future, taking an evidence based and preventative approach, recognising that short term sentences do not work.
https://ow.ly/h3go50Y9WPl

Quote from spotlight in the middle, cupcake with #UNCRCScotland, Together logo and Magic Breakfast logo. Graphic/Photo.

🪄This week we added a touch of magic to our socials by sharing our latest membership spotlight by @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social

Their unwavering belief that no child should be too hungry to learn!

Read more about them here ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2026/02/03/m...

The connection between people in prison and their children cannot be underestimated. It can have positive impacts for all involved, increasing bonding opportunities and promoting positive parenting. Hear more about the Healthy Dads Healthy Kids programme in Barlinnie:
https://ow.ly/6GKA50Y9hXV

See below, an unique opportunity to join our team. 👇

Families Outside are grateful to The Robertson Trust to be receiving funding as part of their Beyond Pledges Fund, aiming to deliver deep, long‑term systems change to reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland.

https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/beyond-pledges-22m-awarded-to-12-projects

Please be advised unfortunately our helpline and information services will be closed this afternoon. In the meantime, please see our website for access to information for families affected by imprisonment. Thank you for your understanding.

https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/families/

📢 Our CPD training has had fantastic feedback from previous attendees.
Join our upcoming session to learn how imprisonment affects children & families and how to support them confidently.
🔗 Book now: https://ow.ly/XPtX50Y1ft7

Job Alert 📢 We are looking for a creative, confident, and experienced individual to join our team as a Fundraiser.

Please see more information below and do get in touch with us if you have any queries.
https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

Our Helpline is closed today, but support is still available on our website. You can also email support@familiesoutside.org.uk or call 0800 254 0088 and leave a voicemail. The team will respond next week 💙

Are you a mum with experience of the criminal justice system?
Researchers want to hear about your experience in the lead-up to sentencing. Your voice matters and can help shape better understanding and support.
Details in the poster ⬇️

📢 By popular demand! Our first training date sold out, so we’ve released a new CPD training date in March.
🔗 Book your place: https://ow.ly/MzW250Y1fTv

📢 Service update: We’re no longer offering text or webchat support.
You can still contact us via our free Helpline or by email - we’ll respond within 3–5 working days.
Thank you for your understanding 💙

📢 Families Outside CPD Training | Wed 11 March
Learn about the impact of imprisonment on children & families, children’s rights, and how to better support families in your role.
🔗 Sign up 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/familiesoutside/1801217

‘Lollipop’ filmmaker to campaign for social care and maternal imprisonment reform in UK parliament EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Daisy-May Hudson will be joined by Labour MP Jess Asato to try and motivate policy change on issues raised in the film.

🎬 Now available to watch: Lollipop is a powerful film highlighting the impact of imprisonment on children & families, following a mum trying to regain custody after prison. An important opportunity to raise awareness.
🔗 https://ow.ly/P9tM50XXRVF

Our helpline will be closed tomorrow 💙 You can still email us at support@familiesoutside.org.uk, leave a voicemail, or visit our website for information and support - we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.