“What happens when a relative is sent to prison: A booklet for children aged 4 – 11” is a helpful resource designed to explain the impact and changes that occur when a parent or relative is incarcerated. This booklet is specifically created for children in…
Category: Imprisonment
How to Explain Jails and Prisons to Children (Caregivers’ guide)
This booklet from the Children of Incarcerated Parents Network provides guidance for caregivers on explaining jails and prisons to children with an incarcerated mother or father. It covers the child’s feelings, common questions kids ask, letter writing tips for incarcerated parents, visiting tips, and the…
Parental Imprisonment: Telling the Children (Booklet for families of prisoners)
The booklet from Action for Prisoners’ Families provides guidance for families on telling children when their father or mother goes to prison. It covers deciding what to say, tailored for different ages and situations. It discusses the impacts imprisonment can have on children like bedwetting,…