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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