Latest news articles:
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.
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.