Invisible Walls Service HMP Winchester Kerry Longhorn – Service Lead

Background

Invisible Walls – the service Support for families visiting through the prison Visitors’ Centre Parenting programmes and support for fathers in prison and their families Tailored packages of support for families pre and post release, including a ‘ bridging service ‘ for families into local services Training and workforce development

Visitors’ Centre : feedback from families Friendly staff , bright environment which made the prison look less daunting. Much needed listening support. If this centre wasn’t here I wouldn’t bring my children Have had a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders since being with Spurgeons. They have helped me with so many issues and has helped me relax through my pregnancy.

Children’s voices…

Some extracts from visitor’s boards…

Some extracts from visitor’s boards…

Maintaining family relationships Parenting courses Family Days Dads Together groups Story Book Dads / Me and My Dad ….and other simple ideas ….. Preparing for release Through the gate support

Reflections from fathers following Time for You and your Child parenting course Helped me understand all aspects of how children rely on us to encourage them to grow and mature into young adults. Thank you – you gave me so much hope. By talking in a group you get a sense of relief, knowing you’re not the only one in this position, you also learn a lot about how to be a much better parent, when you get out, a better role model in yourself, which gives you that ignition that you want to be out there with your children and do better for them and yourself. It has helped me keep a great bond with my daughter whilst here and it is something I talk with her about and it makes her very happy

Dads inside : raising the profile Fathers Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-11 Aged 12-18 Southampton 157 244 93 108 43 Portsmouth 103 161 65 63 33 Hampshire 186 298 110 114 74

Contact : Kerry Longhorn , Service Lead klonghorn@spurgeons.org Mob : 07807577368 Office : 01962 732260