Bringing together information on all of the Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland
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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF OUR SERVICES - your opinion is important to us! Complete the survey here 👉 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…
OR speak to your local prison visitors service
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
We're hosting an information event for families and visitors of those who may move to HMP Highland.
Hear from the HMP Highland team, ask questions and share feedback.
📍HMP Inverness
📅4 July
🕐09:30 & 10:45
Register via the FCO or email InvernessFCOenquiries@prisons.gov.scot
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
We’re pleased to launch our 2026 manifesto.
It sets out 6 key policy calls to improve the lives of children and families affected by imprisonment in Scotland.
Read it here: familiesoutside.org.uk/about…
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Our winter newsletter has arrived! This newsletter highlights the financial support and community links made by our services across Scotland.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and please do share. @scottishprisons @FamiliesOutside
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
26 Nov 2025
Winter can be a joyful season 🎄 but it’s also a time that can bring added stress, anxiety, and money worries for parents & families 💜❄
ℹ Check out our website where we have tips to help make the most of the winter months ➡ parentclub.scot/articles/fes…
#ScotlandParents
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This is fantastic and will hopefully visit all of the prisons for staff to experience. So many visitors find the visiting experience overwhelming and this goes some way to creating understanding amongst staff.
9 Dec 2025
Over 70 staff in HMP Barlinnie have taken part in an immersive Autism Reality Experience, giving them a unique insight into the challenges autistic people face, particularly within the prison environment.
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/575bpeur
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Evaluation and recording of impact for visitors to Scottish prisons is a key exercise for all services.
In this report, EYS talk about the amazing impact they have made within their visitor services at HMP Low Moss, Dumfries & Greenock -🧵@familiesoutside @scottishprisons
24 Nov 2025
Read our newly published evaluation report on our Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment Programme, which runs across seven Scottish prisons.
👉 bit.ly/3XeAgmM 👈
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- 91% feel the service makes them feel welcomed, confident and relaxed when visiting a family member in prison.
- 67% said the service has supported them, signposting them to an external agency, for help with travel, food or clothing.
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- 70% feel supported by EYS so they have increased quality contact with their imprisoned loved one, by gaining support and information.
- 94% feel the staff help ensure their children have increased quality contact with their imprisoned loved one, by delivering play and learning
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Our Autumn newsletter is now available. In this edition, we look at health and wellbeing initiatives provided by our services across Scotland -
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
15 Nov 2025
Early Release measures will start on the 11th of November. Support is available for families to prepare.
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Prison Visitors Centres and Services throughout Scotland's Prison estate can provide support and information on the Early Release Measures.
Contact details for the services can be found here - sps.gov.uk/prisons
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
7 Nov 2025
Emergency Early Release will begin on 11th of November and will continue on a regular basis until April 2026.
For more information, click on this link - sps.gov.uk/family-and-friend…
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🕯️ a day to remember - a gathering to honour & support families bereaved by a death in prison. A compassionate space to mourn, share & know you are not alone.
👉 Register by 5pm today by emailing events@familiesoutside.org.uk
Learn more here - ow.ly/JAOn50WXray
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🕯️ Families grieving a death in prison often do so alone. Families Outside's a day to remember event offers space to honour loved ones & connect with others who share this unique loss💙
📅 Register by Monday 27th Oct: events@familiesoutside.org.uk
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🕯️ a day to remember - a gathering to honour & support families bereaved by a death in prison. A compassionate space to mourn, share & know you are not alone.
👉 Register here: familiesoutside.org.uk/event…
@FamiliesOutside
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
8 Oct 2025
📢Our anti-bullying policy survey has been extended, and is now open until 13 October!
We want to hear from the families and friends of those in custody, to help us understand the impact of bullying, and how support can be improved.
Have your say: tinyurl.com/SPSyourvoice
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Prison Visitors' Centres in Scotland retweeted
6 Oct 2025
The consultation deadline has been extended to Friday, 10th October, so there's still time for family and friends to help shape this important policy.
29 Sep 2025
We're developing a new anti-bullying policy, aimed at strengthening our approach to bullying in prison.
We want to hear from the families and friends of those in custody, to help us understand its impact, and how support can be improved.
Have your say: tinyurl.com/SPSyourvoice
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