Training and Workshops
POPS’ training programme supports both professionals and families to gain the insight and skills needed to better navigate the criminal justice system.
Empowering Professionals, Supporting Families
If you work in social services, education, healthcare, housing, or justice, our training can help you understand the unique needs of those affected by a loved one’s incarceration and offer more effective, compassionate services. As a family member we are aware of the strain – emotional, practical and financial – that contact with the criminal justice system can have on your family unit. Our family-focused training programmes aim to strengthen family relationships by building resilience and supporting effective communication.
Delivered by experts with both lived and professional experience, our sessions are designed to connect you with real-world scenarios and provide practical solutions.
Hidden Sentence Training
Hidden Sentence training focuses on the often-overlooked impact that a loved one’s involvement in the criminal justice system has on families, particularly children and partners. This programme is designed to raise awareness of the emotional and practical consequences of the “hidden sentence” — the stigma, isolation, and trauma experienced by families that often goes unnoticed.
Key topics include:
- The psychological, emotional and practical impact on children and families of having a loved one in prison.
- The stages of the criminal justice system and the uniqueness of each family’s experience.
- Challenging assumptions and exploring the impact of societal stigma.
This training aims to equip professionals with the tools and understanding to help families navigate these hidden challenges and provide effective, compassionate support.
Fresh Start for Families
The Fresh Start for Families programme focuses on supporting families as they prepare for a loved one’s release from prison. This training helps families build stronger relationships and develop resilience, ensuring that the transition is as smooth and successful as possible.
Key areas covered include:
- Strengthening family relationships and supporting conflict resolution.
- Building resilience and helping families improve self-esteem.
- Providing practical guidance on financial support, housing, and other stability issues.
- Supporting families in managing the emotional challenges of reintegration and avoiding relapse or reoffending.
This training is conducted in the custodial setting helping families prepare for release and build a positive, sustainable future together.
Why choose POPS’ Training?
POPS’ training is practical, interactive, and informed by our years of experience working with families in the criminal justice system. We provide training that is:
- Tailored to the specific needs of your organisation and sector.
- Actionable, offering clear strategies and tools you can use immediately.
- Flexible, with options for both in-person and online training sessions.
How to access POPS’ Training’
Thanks to our online offer our training sessions are available for organisations across the UK. To find out more about our training options or to book a session, please contact us today.