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Support for children and parents in West Yorkshire

“Frankly when it felt nobody else wanted to help me Jigsaw was there for me. Made me feel like a human being… I probably haven’t even listed everything they did. Nobody knows what it’s like to be connected with someone in jail better than these people.”

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Online Support Sessions

These sessions are free to attend for families affected by imprisonment, and are also open to adults supporting a family affected by imprisonment.

Looking after yourself when your family is affected by imprisonment

Online session/ peer support to help families deal with issues that arrive when they are impacted by imprisonment.

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When Contact is little or non-existent- Supporting children through it

This online peer support session is for families who are affected by imprisonment. In this session, we will explore how to support children when contact with their loved one in prison is low or non-existent.

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Video Calls- Making them work for children

In this Online session, we will explore how to make prison video calls work for children and families.

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Christmas, Birthdays and Big moments when a loved one is in prison

In this session, we will talk about how to navigate those big moments when a loved one is in prison. This session will bring families together to share ideas on how we can support children and the wider family as they navigate imprisonment

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The Inside Out Team

Jigsaw’s Inside Out service provides support to children and families in West Yorkshire who have a parent/carer in prison.

Our support is available to:

  • children and young people, aged between 5 and 18, living in West Yorkshire, who have a parent in prison.
  • parents/carers living in West Yorkshire, who have dependent children aged 0-18 years old and have a partner/co-parent in custody.

Our specialist family workers offer support tailored to each child, young person or parent’s needs. We provide:

  • Emotional support – someone to listen and understand what you’re going through.
  • Information and guidance – help understanding about the justice system.
  • A safe space to talk – for children and parents/carers to share their feelings and experiences.
  • Practical support – advice and help to manage the challenges that can come when a family member is in prison.

Interested in receiving support?

If you think the Inside Out service could help you or your family, or you would like to find out more, please contact our team:

outreachservice@jigsawcharity.org

Please note: Referrals to the Inside Out service can only be made by a professional working with you or your family.

Are you a professional? For referral information, eligibility criteria and the referral form, please visit our Support for Professionals page.

Support for Professionals

Bradford Children and Families Outreach Worker

As part of the Inside Out team, our Outreach Worker works exclusively in Bradford, providing peer support to children, parents and carers who have a loved one in prison. Through groups, activities and informal support, families can connect with others who understand their experiences, helping to reduce isolation and build confidence.
They will also hold a small caseload, providing more targeted 1:1 support to families who need additional help. This may include emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy and connecting families with other services.
Our aim is to make sure families affected by imprisonment feel supported, connected and listened to, with the right help available at the right time.

Interested in receiving support?

If you think the Inside Out service could help you or your family, or you would like to find out more, please contact our team:

outreachservice@jigsawcharity.org

Please note: Referrals to the Inside Out service can only be made by a professional working with you or your family.

Are you a professional? For referral information, eligibility criteria and the referral form, please visit our Support for Professionals page.

or find out more about the service, contact: outreachservice@jigsawcharity.org

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