Support for prisoner’s families

Families are often affected when a family member is in prison. Family support can be vital throughout the sentence and on release.

Families Outside offer advice and support for families of prisoners.

Sacro can help Edinburgh and Lothian residents with travel to Scottish prisons and the State Hospital. One of our team of volunteer drivers can pick you up at your home, drive you to your visit and drive you back, at no cost. Maintaining contact with loved ones can lessen the impact of imprisonment on families and reduce the likelihood of re-offending on release.

You may be able to use this service if you

• are on a low income
• have additional needs
• have a disability
• are travelling with young children.

Please contact

0131 624 7270

info@sacro.org.uk.

If you have a family member who is being released from prison on licence, you may be visited by a justice social worker. This visit is intended to answer any questions you may have.