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Useful links: Prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families

Action for Prisoners' Families (link opens in a new window)

Supports prisoners' families through information, resources and a free, confidential, national helpline for anyone who is affected by the imprisonment of a close family member or friend.

Extern (link opens in a new window)

Provides support services for ex-prisoners in Northern Ireland, including accommodation, training and education.

NACRO (link opens in a new window) 

Has a wide range of services, information and support to prisoners and ex-prisoners and have a presence in many prisons delivering resettlement advice. 

Niacro (link opens in a new window)

Works with prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families in Northern Ireland.

The Offenders’ Families Helpline (link opens in a new window) (tel: 0808 808 2003) is a free and confidential service for anyone affected by the imprisonment of a close relative or friend.

The Prison Reform Trust (link opens in a new window) 

Provides an advice and information service for prisoners.

The Prison Service website (link opens in a new window) 

Provides detailed information on prison life.  

The Prisoners’ Advice Service (link opens in a new window)

Provides free legal advice to adult prisoners in England and Wales

Women in Prison (link opens in a new window) 

Gives specific support to women prisoners

HM Prison Service (link opens in a new window)

Produces a Prisoner Resource Pack in several languages for prisoners who are foreign nationals.  

Last updated: 26 April 2011