Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 28734
Prisoners: Parents
Tabled: 4 February 2025
Answered: 12 February 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help support children who have a parent in prison.
Answer
Janet DabyThe department knows growing up with a parent or primary carer in prison can have a devastating impact on a child’s life chances. These children can experience the trauma of separation, social isolation and shame, and support is often lacking.This governm...
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