Support for professionals
We support professionals because helping children and families affected by imprisonment works best when we work together. By partnering with schools, early years providers, family hubs, criminal justice services and community organisations, we share knowledge, guidance and practical tools to ensure children get the support they need. Our aim is to strengthen the network around each family, making it easier for professionals to respond with confidence, compassion and understanding.
In-prison workshops at HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun
These FREE half-day workshops at HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun give children and family practitioners (teachers, Early Help, healthcare, early years etc.) in West Yorkshire an opportunity to better understand children’s experiences of visiting a family member in custody. Participants will explore the impact of imprisonment on families, visit the prison’s visit hall and hear directly from both parents in custody and prison officers. It’s a powerful way to deepen understanding about how to support children and families affected by imprisonment.
Online workshop: connecting childcare professionals to prisons
This FREE 1.5 hour online workshop is delivered by Jigsaw’s specialist Inside Out family support service. The workshop is for any professionals working with children and young people in West Yorkshire and provides an opportunity to learn more about the impact of parental imprisonment and how to support children and families impacted.
In-person training events for services in West Yorkshire
Jigsaw’s Inside Out service provides FREE in-person training events for schools, early years providers, Early Help, Family Hubs and community services across West Yorkshire. The 1.5 hour workshops can be tailored to the needs of your organisation and aim to support practitioners to deepen their understanding about how to support children and families affected by imprisonment.
To find out more about we can offer contact the Inside Out Strategic Lead: Sophie.Keenan@JigsawCharity.org
Support, information and guidance
Jigsaw’s Inside Out Strategic Lead is available to support your organisation in developing policy and practice regarding children and families affected by imprisonment. We are here to answer any questions, discuss opportunities for partnership working or share examples of policy and practice from other organisations.
To find out more about we can offer contact the Inside Out Strategic Lead: Sophie.Keenan@JigsawCharity.org