Families Outside
Support Type:
Need supported:
- Accommodation / Homelessness
- Advocacy
- Family Support
- Health / Wellbeing
- Restorative Justice
- Social Isolation
- Women
- Young People
Aim/Purpose:
Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely on behalf of families affected by imprisonment.
To achieve this we offer direct support to families via our Helpline and our Regional Family Support Coordinators. We have a team of regional Family Support Coordinators who provide direct, solution-focused, face-to-face support to families affected by imprisonment throughout the whole of Scotland.
We provide training and information to a host of professionals who come into contact with families affected by imprisonment. These include, but are not limited to, teachers, social workers, health professionals, the police, and prison staff. We also conduct research and provide information and resources to our supporters, funders, and government highlighting the issues affecting families and campaigning to improve policy and practice so that families are better provided for.
Suitability criteria:
- All genders
- All ages
Assessment/referral process:
- Any agency, Self-referral
Families Outside’s unique support covers the length and breadth of Scotland from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands. We have numerous ways for you to Contact Us depending on your needs. Each year we support thousands of families from across Scotland, helping with issues such as housing, finance, stigma, and isolation.
If you have a family member in prison, or are working with families affected by imprisonment, our Family Support Team can help. If you are looking for support or to refer someone to our services, please call our Helpline on 0800 254 0088 or Email support@familiesoutside.org.uk If you have a general enquiry, please email admin@familiesoutside.org.uk You can find more information about the work we do on our website www.familiesoutside.org.uk