The Outsiders - Preparing for Release

This booklet discusses the issues for families as they prepare for the release and resettlement of a family member from prison. It provides helpful and practical information on some common hopes and fears expressed by both the person in prison and the family on the outside. Featuring quotes from ex-prisoners and their partners, the booklet covers issues ranging from the practicalities of finding employment to getting to know each other again and re-establishing a relationship.

The_Outsiders_Preparing_for_release.pdf

Health and wellbeing

Singing together

Drugs and alcohol

You and your teen

Learning and play

Mental health

Stress, anxiety & depression

Arguments and disagreements

Peers and friends

Resilience and self-esteem

Truancy and problems at school