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The information provided in these factsheets is intended for information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Prisoners’ Families and Friends Service (PFFS) recommends that professional legal advice should always be sought. The information contained in these factsheets is subject to change and may not be up-to-date or accurate. PFFS gives no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of this information. PFFS will not be held responsible for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information provided.

• Assisted Prison Visits
• Home detention curfew (tagging)
• Transfers
• How sentences are calculated
• Life and indeterminate sentences
• Keeping in touch with a prisoner via phone and mail
• Prison visits
• Prisoners' property and money
• Categorisation
• Self harm and suicide
• Who can help
• Who can help – mental health
• Drugs
• MAPPA
• Housing
• Benefit entitlements
• Youth justice
• Parole
• Home visits by the probation service
• Release and resettlement:
  • Family
  • Employment and housing
  • Finance/benefits
• PFFS services:
  • Swan Centre
  • Befriending/support
  • Outlook
• Anger management courses in Prison

Other Publications

• Court to Custody  The booklet is available from us.  If you want three or fewer copies, they are free of charge.  For larger orders a charge towards postage and packing applies.  Please see the Order Form for full details.