Directory: Family Links
| Name Of Project: | Family Links |
|---|---|
| Address: |
NIACRO, City Factory 19 Queen Street Derry/Londonderry |
| Postcode: | BT48 7EF |
| Phone: | 028 7126 4555 |
| Fax: | 028 7126 4265 |
| Email: | donnie@niacro.co.uk |
| Contact Person: | Donnie Sweeney |
| Year Established: | |
| Aims and Objectives: | Family Links is a programme to help people cope with having a family member in prison. It is offered to the families of all prisoners in Northern Ireland and is funded by the Probation Board, the Youth Justice Agency, the NI Prison Service and the Nationwide Foundation. The service offers both practical and emotional support in coping with what can be a lonely and difficult experience. Children especially can suffer real trauma. Family Links staff contact each family within 48 hours of someone entering prison or the Juvenile Justice Centre. |
| Programme Outline: | If a family member wants to take up the offer, they’ll be given an information pack, and, depending on what they need, they can have: One-to-one ongoing support for adults, children and young people. Telephone support, Home visits, Information on other agencies which can help, and how to access them, Advice and information on benefits, housing, debt etc, Transport to any of the three prisons or the Juvenile Justice Centre, Help with childcare, Links to visitors’ centres and prison visit staff. |
| Target Group: | All |
| Gender: | Either |
| Main Focus Of Work: | Family Support |
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| Referrals: |
Other |
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