Thanks to all the families who made the recent Family Day at HMP Garth such a success! POPS’ staff were on hand to provide support and join in the fun! If you are interested in taking part in a future Family Day contact POPS’ Family Support Lead for more information, maries@partnersofprisoners.co.uk. Remaining dates in 2022 […]
Get It Off Your Chest!
In May 2021, POPS launched our ‘Get It Off Your Chest’ campaign. In early 2021, POPS was approached by a family member who had attended an online family forum run by POPS at a local prison. They were keen that after such a difficult year, the opportunity to access peer support and for issues to […]
UPDATE: ID for Visitors
As prisons begin to open up again HMPPS has issued an update on the forms of ID that social and official visitors need to provide to enter a prison. As of the 6th April 2021 the ID required will change. Please make sure you are aware of the changes by visiting POPS prison-specific FB pages. […]
A Record of Our Own
The Zahid Mubarek Trust, in partnership with The Traveller Movement and Partners of Prisoners (POPS), recently undertook a review of the experiences of ethnic minority prisoners, including those from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities, during lockdown. Read the full report by visiting Policy and Research/BME.
National Day of Reflection
Today marks 365 days since the UK first entered lockdown in a bid to defeat Covid-19. A year on we join individuals and organisations around the country in marking a National Day of Reflection to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future. As we stand with […]
International Women’s Day 2021
POPS (Partners of Prisoners and Families Support Group) was founded by a group of courageous women, who were no longer prepared to accept the status quo. Treated as ‘guilty by association’ these women took it upon themselves to speak up for the rights of partners and family members, choosing to challenge the treatment they received […]
Grow your skillset and broaden your experience: join our board
POPS’ is proud to have a passionate and dedicated board of trustees who utilise their skills and experience to steward the delivery of our organisational strategy. In 2021 the board are looking to expand and diversify to better equip us for the challenges that lie ahead. We are looking for individuals with open minds, creativity […]
Ministry of Justice COVID-19 Stakeholder Update
NEW: Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test. The government has today announced that anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service. The extension in testing eligibility is possible thanks to […]
Introducing…Raphael Rowe!
POPS are delighted to announce that renowned journalist and investigative reporter, Raphael Rowe, has become POPS’ first Ambassador! Raphael currently reports and presents for The One Show and Sunday Morning Live on BBC One. Raphael joined the BBC in 2001 as a reporter for the Radio 4 News Programme, Today and went on to report […]
Channel 5 Documentary – could you help?
POPS is currently working with independent production company, Acme Films, in the early stages of developing a documentary for Channel Five. The programme seeks to show the reality of life for families on the outside while a dad, husband or partner is on the inside. As part of their research, Rachel and Erin (Acme’s Producers) […]