Children with a Parent in Prison Day: 25th November 2025
November 25, 2025
Support for children with a parent in prison
On 25 November 2025, the first national Children with a Parent in Prison Awareness Day took place. MoJ figures estimate that there are around 193,000 children with an imprisoned parent.
Children’s needs can be assessed and supported through the Prison Reform Trust’s Child Impact Assessment framework. The Prison Advice and Care Trust supports children and young people and families with imprisoned parents. The Prisoners’ Families Helpline is on 0808 808 2003.