Events

APF's annual conference 'Because you're worth it - demonstrating the impact of work with prisoners' families' will be held on 18th November at the School of Oriental Studies in London. Speakers include Michael Spurr, Director General of NOMS, Martin Brookes, New Philanthropy Capital, and Nicholas Hardwicke, the new Chief Inspector of Prisons. There will be a showing of a recent BBC film about fathers in prison, as well as workshops and discussion. If you would like to register your interest please e-mail Sophie Moorcock .

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