3. Conclusion
As you have seen in this resource, children of prisoners are a forgotten group in society:- A large number of children are affected.
- They are at risk of poor outcomes and of offending.
- They have to travel long distances to see mum or dad.
- No one agency is responsible for supporting them.
- Guidance exists to support them but it is not always used.
- There is some good practice and resources but they aren't widely used.