Members' zone
Action for Prisoners' Families is a membership organisation.
Members are drawn from prisoners' family support groups, visitors' centres and organisations providing services to prisoners' families such as childrens centres and voluntary organisations, as well as prisoners' families, academics, prisons and probation services, education and health professionals and individuals.
The involvement of members is central to APF's work and to our ability to accurately reflect the needs of prisoners' families and those working with them. We value and encourage regular communication with members.
More info for members
Spring 2010 issue of Action News is out!
APF's rebranded Spring 2010 special Strangeways issue of Action News is packed full of news, views and interesting features. Dame Anne Owers tells us about her fears that budget cuts will affect families, and Stephen Shaw looks back at the opportunities for change in the 1991 Woolf Report. And POPS in Manchester reflect on the impact of the Strangeways riot on their work. Download it below or contact the office for a copy if you haven't already received one.
Nominate someone for the Marsh Award for Volunteers
This new award will recognise the work of a volunteer of groups of volunteers who have/has made a difference, who work with an organisation or individual who is an APF member. The winner/s will be awarded £1000 which will be presented at the APF annual conference. Download a form and further information below.
Benefits of Membership
Members receive reductions on many of our publications and events and, if you work in a voluntary sector organisations you have voting rights. If you would like to find out more about how to join e-mail Sophie Moorcock at APF offices. Find out more about the benefits of joining APF .
Starting a new group or support service
Starting a new service can be daunting. APF can help you set up or develop your service. E-mail us for guidelines on starting a new group or support service or contact Lucy Keenan, APF's Development Director to discuss your needs. E-mail: lucykeenan@actionpf.org.uk or phone on: 0208 812 3605.
Forums, training and events
APF runs regular networking and training events and forums for members. Events are held at different locations to enable our members to attend. APF's annual conference 'Because you're worth it - demonstrating the impact of work with prisoners' families' is on 18 November in London. Speakers include Mike Spurr, Director General, NOMS, Martin Brookes, New Philanthropy Capital and Nicholas Hardwicke, the incoming Chief Inspector of Prisons. To book a place and for more information e-mail Sophie Moorcock .
'APF seems to manage to combine the 'bigger picture' work, campaigns, etc. with a practical approach to implementing good practice. It's always a pleasure to go to an APF event'.