Policy into practice - Children of prisoners
By Anne Longfield
Children & Young People Now
20 November 2008
The government estimates that around 150,000 children a year in England and Wales have a parent imprisoned - higher than the number of children who see their parents divorce. Despite this, the issue is not well recognised and there is a need for more support and provision to help families separated by prison.
Despite this, the issue is not well recognised and there is a need for more support and provision to help families separated by prison. Children of prisoners are three times more likely to develop mental health problems and experience higher levels of social exclusion. It is essential...