Description

This resource provides an introduction to the experience of having a parent in prison through the use of video footage. There is then a quiz to test your knowledge of key facts and figures relating to this area.

By the end of this resource you should have a better understanding of:

•  Who children of prisoners are and what they may have to go through
•  Why it is important to know about these children
•  How many children are affected
•  The social and emotional impact of parental imprisonment on a child
•  Key facts and figures
•  Legislation and how it relates to this group

Note: This resource contains audio.

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Video acknowledgements

This resource uses video footage from the following DVDs:

1. ‘Kids Visiting’ DVD (Kids VIP)

This video footage is reproduced with the kind permission of Kids VIP. We would also like to thank Northern Rock, HMP Holme House, the production agency and Dawson Films.
To obtain copies of the DVD please contact Annetta Bennett on: annettabennett@aol.com.

2. ‘It’s a tough time for everyone’ DVD (Barnardo’s N.Ireland)

This video footage is reproduced with the kind permission of Barnardo’s N.Ireland.
To obtain copies of this DVD please visit: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/northernireland.htm

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