For the first time, COPE was able to send a small delegation of children impacted by parental imprisonment to the Children as Actors for Transforming Society (CATS) Global Forum, in Caux, Switzerland. The week-long Forum’s theme of “Reaching for an inclusive world” offered children a “platform that inspires others to share their difficulties, to tackle … Read More
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COPE sends a delegation of children affected by a parent’s imprisonment to CATS Global Forum on inclusion
“Reaching for an inclusive world” In addition to the upheaval that often comes with having a parent in prison, children with imprisoned parents can experience sadness, stigma, bullying, exclusion. They can feel as though they deserved what is happening to them: often feeling ashamed and different from other young people. Studies show that public and … Read More
Online forum: Families affected by incarceration
COPE’s Dutch partner Exodus has launched an online forum for Families affected by the incarceration of a parent. The forum provides information and allows children whose parents are in prison, and other family members, to get in touch with others experience similar situations. To access the forum, people can register on www.exodus.nl. The forum protects … Read More
Annual conference registration
Registration for our joint conference with network member Bryggan is now closed. To view the conference programme, please click on the image below. We are looking forward to seeing you in Stockholm on Friday 22 May 2015. For any further information please contact conference organisers Bryggan at: info@bryggan.a.se