- Delighted to be at today's @familiesoutside.bsky.social conference with so many people keen to explore how the #UNCRCScotland Act can make a real difference for children affected by imprisonment #DontForgetAboutMe #RightsOnTrack
- Parental imprisonment is a children's rights issue: 20–27k children affected each year c60% of people in prison are parents 2/3 of their children don't get visits 1/3 witness their parent’s arrest Just 5% stay in the family home if mum’s imprisoned 2–3x higher risk of mental health issues
- Progress for children impacted by parental imprisonment: Growing recognition as a rights-at-risk group in UNCRC guidance Children’s Rights Skills & Knowledge Framework now available Great practice: Perth & Kinross child impact assessments & engagement via Prison Visitor CentresMay 15, 2025 10:13
- Challenges for children impacted by parental imprisonment: We must move from incorporation to real implementation UNCRC still poorly understood in the adult justice system Children’s rights often overlooked in decision-making Child Impact Assessments still dismissed in sentencing
