England’s prisons encouraged to hold special events

27th September 2004

England’s prisons are being encouraged to hold a special event to bring together prisoners and their families during the month of October. The Family Friendly Prison Challenge has been launched by the London-based association Action for Prisoners’ Families, a Eurochips member, in partnership with HM Prison Service and the Department for Education & Skills as part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of the International Year of the Family. To date, over eighty prisons (about two thirds) have indicated that they are likely to be rising to the challenge. All participating prisons will be presented with a certificate at a special event in spring 2005.