3. Conclusion
This is a very complex area and one of the reasons for this is that this is an issue that cuts across traditional service boundaries and sectors. Sharing of information and cooperation is not always easy, but with relevant permission can make a child's life so much easier.
The research that has been undertaken in this field (Ref: Lewis, Bates and Murray, 2008) indicates the need for better collaboration and cooperation across services to ensure better outcomes for the children of prisoners, particularly with reference to the
outcomes identified in Every Child Matters.