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UN day of discussion on children of incarcerated prisoners PDF 

On Friday, 30 September 2011,  about 250 people from around the world will meet to discuss the needs of children with parents in prison at a United Nations Day of General Discussion in Geneva.

Millions of children around the world are affected by their parents being in prison.  This DGD will look both at babies and children who live in prison with their parents and those children who remain outside. The day will be accompanied by an exhibition showing children’s experiences of parental incarceration through the words and drawings of children themselves. 
Further information on the day is available on the website of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Another Booklet PDF 

We are happy to announce that a 4th booklet

Living with Separation

has been added to the list of booklets that you can read or download from the website. 

 

New Booklets PDF 

Booklets to read online or to download:  Click on the titles below.

Sent to Prison

Telling the Children

Preparing for Release

Living With Separation

If you find these booklets helpful, check back here for additions to the list - coming soon.

Prison Chaplains Decry Prison Conditions PDF 

The Irish Prison Chaplains Report 2010

speaks of   "a growing disregard for the dignity of the
human person and a worrying erosion of compassion" within our prisons".

The Report deals with the following topics:

  • Politicisation of the Criminal Justice System
  • Media
  • Humane Custody
  • Prison Overcrowding
  • Drug Misuse
  • Prison Violence
  • Sentence Management
  • St. Patrick’s Institution
    and concludes that "Current prison policy is a disaster for both prisoners and society."

Full text of Report

 

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland PDF 

Social entrepreneurs Ireland aims to encourage the development of social entrepreneurship in Ireland by identifying, investing and supporting needy organisations who struggle to put their ideas into action and to develop their organisation to the point where they can make a life changing impact on society.

Prisoners families Infoline are extremely grateful to have recieved a level 1 award and would like to thank Social Entrepreneurs Ireland for their support.

Janie Walthew accepted the award on behalf of Prisoners' Families Infoline

www.socialentrepreneurs.ie

 

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