Comment: | Action for Prisoners Families (APF) is the national federation of services supporting families of prisoners. APF provides its members with opportunities to participate in a national network that encourages the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas.
Their work includes the following:
+ influencing government policy;
+ campaigning and awareness raising;
+ expanding provision for families of prisoners;
+ the Prisoners Families Helpline - see separate record;
+ members support - contact Mark Heybourne (01603-610888 / [email protected]) for information about setting up and operating a prisoners family support service;
+ publications - APF has produced a number of publications relevant to supporting families of prisoners;
+ a national directory of organisations who support the families of prisoners;
+ regional forums - APF organise regular member forums around the country;
+ training and conferences and special events. |
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