posted by Tim Haines, Families Outside, Family Support Manager, Children and Young People
Families Outside are delighted to launch ‘My Diary’, a new resource which seeks to address the very real difficulties experienced by young children who have a loved one in jail. Written in the form of a diary, similar in style to ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’, the booklet takes the reader through the issues a child might face when a relative goes to prison, and is a useful resource for families and professionals.
The resource can be used for one to one support work with children, opening up discussion around issues surrounding imprisonment. The sensitive and engaging way in which the subject matter is handled, also makes it ideal for more general use in Health and Wellbeing lessons around themes such as inclusion, feeling burdened by secrets and dealing with worries.
‘My Diary’ is available free of charge. To receive copies please contact our Support and Information Helpline on 0800 254 0088. The Helpline is also available if you have any questions around supporting children and families impacted by imprisonment.
The booklet is available now, but you are invited to attend the formal launch on Thursday 22nd September, 5 – 7 pm, at the Scottish Story Telling Centre in Edinburgh. To book your place please contact jonathan.goodfellow@familiesoutside.org.uk
If you have any thoughts or questions, I am more than happy to discuss.
Please do circulate the book launch to colleagues and other organisations who you think might be interested in this resource: http://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/kids-book-launch-2/
