Families Affected by Parental Imprisonment - Behind Headlines Book

📖 A Call for Voices I'm incredibly excited to finally share something I've been working towards/ writing for years. I'm writing my first book: Behind the Headlines The Untold Stories of Families Affected by Parental Imprisonment This book began with my own experience of having a parent in prison. But the more I reflected on my journey, the more I realised one thing… My story is only one of thousands. Every year, countless children, parents, partners, grandparents, siblings and loved ones have their lives changed by imprisonment. Yet their voices are often missing from the conversation. When people think about prison, they often think about the offence, the trial or the sentence. What they don't always see are the families navigating life afterwards the missed birthdays, prison visits, difficult conversations, resilience, hope and determination to keep going. This book aims to change that. I want Behind the Headlines to become a collection of honest, diverse and authentic voices that help people understand the human impact of parental imprisonment. I'm looking to hear from: Children and adults who have experienced parental imprisonment. Parents who have been in prison or are currently serving a sentence (where possible). Former prisoners and prison leavers. Partners, siblings, grandparents and wider family members. Prison officers, probation staff, teachers, social workers, solicitors, charity workers, researchers and anyone who has supported families affected by imprisonment. I'm interested in hearing about: Life before imprisonment. The arrest and court process. Prison visits, phone calls and letters. Maintaining family relationships. Education, work and mental wellbeing. Life after release. Hope, healing and rebuilding. What support helped and what was missing. What you wish people understood. Whether your experience has been painful, hopeful, challenging or transformative, your voice matters. Contributions can be anonymous, and nothing will be included in the book without your permission. This book is not about excusing crime or overlooking the impact on victims. It is about recognising that imprisonment has wider consequences for families and encouraging greater understanding. If your life has been touched by imprisonment in any way, I'd be honoured to hear your story. If you can't contribute yourself, I'd really appreciate you sharing this post. It may reach someone whose story has never been heard. Behind every headline is a person. Behind every prison sentence is a family. And every story deserves to be heard. 🩷 Behind the Headlines: Contributor Form – https://lnkd.in/emzt6piQ #BehindTheHeadlines #ParentalImprisonment #ChildrenOfPrisoners #PrisonReform #Family #LivedExperience #Safeguarding #CriminalJustice #Storytelling