Invisible Walls Service HMP Winchester Kerry Longhorn – Service Lead
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Invisible Walls Service HMP Winchester Kerry Longhorn – Service Lead
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Invisible Walls Service
HMP Winchester
Kerry Longhorn – Service Lead
Background
Invisible Walls – the service
• Support for families visiting through the prison Visitors’ Centre
• Parenting programmes and support for fathers in prison and their families
• Tailored packages of support for families pre and post release, including a ‘ bridging service ‘ for families into local services
• Training and workforce development
Visitors’ Centre : feedback from families
Friendly staff , bright environment which made
the prison look less daunting. Much needed
listening support.
If this centre wasn’t here I wouldn’t bring
my childrenHave had a lot of weight
lifted off my shoulders since being with Spurgeons. They
have helped me with so many issues and has helped
me relax through my
pregnancy.
Children’s voices…
Some extracts from visitor’s boards…
Some extracts from visitor’s boards…
Maintaining family relationships
• Parenting courses
• Family Days
• Dads Together groups
• Story Book Dads / Me and My Dad
….and other simple ideas …..
• Preparing for release
• Through the gate support
Reflections from fathers following Time for You and your Child parenting course
Helped me understand all aspects of how children rely on us to encourage them to grow and mature into young adults. Thank you – you gave me so much hope. By talking in a group you
get a sense of relief, knowing you’re not the
only one in this position, you also learn a lot about how to be a much better
parent, when you get out, a better role model in
yourself, which gives you that ignition that you
want to be out there with your children and do better for them and
yourself.
It has helped me keep a great bond with my daughter whilst here and it is something I
talk with her about and it makes her very
happy
Dads inside : raising the profile
Fathers Children Aged 0-4Aged 5-
11Aged 12-
18
Southampton 157 244 93 108 43
Portsmouth 103 161 65 63 33
Hampshire 186 298 110 114 74
Contact : Kerry Longhorn , Service Lead
Mob : 07807577368
Office : 01962 732260
