Action for
Children and Families
of Prisoners
We are a network focused on children and families affected by imprisonment. Our members include community-based organisations, researchers, and advocacy groups. We aim to map current knowledge and supports, and disseminate best practices and actions for change.
The estimated number of children with a parent in prison on any given day in Ireland
The estimated number of children who experience parental imprisonment each year in Ireland
NETWORK NEWS
Network submission to DCEDIY Statement of Strategy 2023
On 2 May 2023, Action for Children and Families Network Co-chair, Ashling Tobin, submitted to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth survey consultation on their Statement of Strategy 2023. Below are the responses submitted to the...
Child’s right to regular contact with a parent in detention safeguarded
A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (21 March) that safeguards a child's right to regular contact with a parent in detention, specifically in this case pre-trial detention, has marked a major development in European case law. This ruling will support...
Children and Families Project launch and publication of Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland: A Scoping Study
On Thursday 2 March 2023, Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) held an in-person launch event at Wood Quay Venue, Dublin for their new project on children and families of people in prison. At the event they published their latest report ‘Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland: A...
Ninth Meeting of Action for Children and Families of Prisoners Network
On Thursday 9th March 2023, the Action for Children and Families of Prisoners Network joined together online for their ninth meeting. The primary focus of the meeting was for individual members to provide an update on the work they have been carrying out on and for...
Meeting with Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE)
Co-Chair of the Action for Children and Families Network, Ashling Tobin of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT), joined Acting Executive Director of IPRT, Molly Joyce in a meeting with Paula and Liz from Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) on Monday 13 February 2023....
Register for event: Children and Families Project Launch
Register for the event: Launch of Children and Families of People in Prison Project and publication of new report ‘Scoping Study on Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland’. The Irish Penal Reform Trust is holding a launch event for our new project on children and families...
