Action for
Children and Families
of Prisoners

We are a network focused on children and families affected by imprisonment. Our members include community-based organisations, researchers, and advocacy groups. We aim to map current knowledge and supports, and disseminate best practices and actions for change.

The estimated number of children with a parent in prison on any given day in Ireland

The estimated number of children who experience parental imprisonment each year in Ireland

NETWORK NEWS

Meeting with Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE)

Meeting with Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE)

Co-Chair of the Action for Children and Families Network, Ashling Tobin of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT), joined Acting Executive Director of IPRT, Molly Joyce in a meeting with Paula and Liz from Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) on Monday 13 February 2023....

Register for event: Children and Families Project Launch

Register for event: Children and Families Project Launch

Register for the event: Launch of Children and Families of People in Prison Project and publication of new report ‘Scoping Study on Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland’. The Irish Penal Reform Trust is holding a launch event for our new project on children and families...

     

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