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Prisoners' Wives BBC drama - 31 January 2012: 
The BBC launches a new drama 'Prisoners' Wives'.  Read our press release here.

Action for Prisoners Families enews 26 January 2012 - 26 January 2012: 
The latest Action for Prisoners' Families enews bulletin has been published.

Prison inspectors praise visitors centre at HMP Styal - 23 January 2012: 
HM Inspector of Prisons has published the results of a recent announced inspection of HMP Styal, a women's local prison located near Manchester serving the North West of England.

Prisoners' families experiences featured on Radio 5 Live - 20 January 2012: 
This morning's Victoria Derbyshire show on Radio 5 Live featured a discussion between three prisoners' family members

Prison Inspectors find HMP Shrewsbury much improved but raise concerns about rehabilitation - 17 January 2012: 
HM Inspector of Prisons has published the results of a recent announced inspection of HMP Shrewsbury, a category C training prison for vulnerable prisoners. Inspectors praised the quality of the regime but expressed concerns about the prison's approach to rehabilitation.

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Prison Inspectors praise visitors' centre at HMP/YOI High Down - 05 January 2012: 
HM Inspector of Prisons has published the results of an announced prison inspection of HMP/YOI High Down.

Offenders' Families Helpline opening hours over Christmas period - 22 December 2011: 
Offenders' Families Helpline opening hours over the Christmas period    

Action for Prisoners Families enews 21 December 2011 - 21 December 2011: 
The latest Action for Prisoners' Families enews bulletin has been published.

Cameron announces plans to help 120,000 troubled families - 15 December 2011: 
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced £450million funding to improve the lives of England and Wales' 120,000 most 'troubled' families.