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On this year’s #WorldChildrensDay, we highlighted the voices of children affected by parental imprisonment, a group too often overlooked. Every child’s experience matters. Read Sarah Beresford’s blog 👉 https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/world-childrens-day/

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World Children’s Day Prison Reform Trust Associate and Child Impact Assessment lead Sarah Beresford outlines why peer support groups for children are so important. *The blog is based on an amalgamation of children’s experiences, and a pseudonym is used to ensure anonymity. Sophie* was struggling at school. The Perth and Kinross secondary school pupil was withdrawn and did not want to attend classes. Her Guidance teacher became aware that Sophie had a parent in prison and suggested that they complete a Child Impact Assessment together. Through this, it was clear just how much grief and loss Sophie had... https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/world-childrens-day/