The Nurturing Programme in Prisons
The Nurturing Programme has been running in prisons for several years. Its aim is to help prisoners stay in contact with their families and reintegrate more easily when they are released. Research has shown how it benefits the whole family and can help cut reoffending.
Action for Prisoners’ Families have some very useful facts and figures on this subject.
To lead the Nurturing Programme in prison you need to
- be a recognised Parent Group Leader
- have run at least 3 parent groups
- attend an additional training day
During the day
- discover some of the challenges in delivering the Nurturing Programme to parents in prisons
- find out what is allowed and what is banned from prison
- experience the security protocols used in prison
- explore ways of getting a group running in your local prison
- receive a free Prisons PGL handbook
The next Prison Orientation Day is on 22 March 2012 in York.
Email Sandra McAlpin to book a place
