Family Engagement Workers

Our Family Engagement Workers are here to help and support prisoners with any issues such as:

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• Re-establishing contact with children and other family members

• Providing emotional support for you and your family

• Maintaining family ties

• Support with social services

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To access these services, prisoners will need to fill in an application which are available on their wings. The applications will be returned to Jigsaw for processing, after which an appointment will be made to see a Family Engagement Worker.

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Family members can find out about this service by speaking to a member of the Jigsaw Team who will be based in the visitors centre tea bar before visits.

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Remember no question is a silly question, we are here to help and support you at this time.

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Parenting Course

Jigsaw run a course that is specifically designed for fathers who are temporarily absent from the family. The course aims to encourage fathers to be active parents whilst temporarily being absent from the family home. On successful completion of the course fathers receive a certificate to demonstrate their participation on this course.​

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Family Visits

Family Days are longer visits centred around Dads spending time with their children.

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There are currently 9 Family Visit days a year. On these days Jigsaw organise arts and crafts, quizzes, bingo and also incorporate refreshments. ​These days provide an opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their family in a comfortable environment.

 

Family Forum

Online family forums take place to allow families to speak with one of the Governors of HMP Wealstun. Holding these forums online means that families don't need to travel to the prison but can join by downloading the Microsoft Teams app. Speak to a member of Jigsaw staff to find out more about how to attend.

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Schools project

Every year in our region, hundreds of children are impacted by the imprisonment of a parent or sibling. Our schools project provides an opportunity for teachers in our region to visit HMP Leeds, enter the prison visit hall and have a question and answer session with prisoners and prison officers. This half day walkthrough gives staff an awareness of what children experience when they visit a loved one in prison. These half day workshops are run regularly throughout the year. If you support children or young people and would like to know when the next one will take place, please send an email to info@jigsawcharity.org.

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