Sussex Prisoners' Families - various locations

Sussex Prisoners' Families provide support to families affected by the imprisonment of a family member.

Our Volunteer Court Family Support Service operates in the Crown and Magistrates courts across Sussex.

We provide a First Stop Advocacy and Advice helpline offering long term 1-2-1 support, call 01273 499843.

We deliver outreach and community-based family support and advice drop-in groups in Eastbourne, St. Leonards, Hastings and Brighton.

Volunteers support the families visiting experience in HMP Lewes.

We welcome volunteers to be trained and support families at the Crown and Magistrates courts and in the HMP Lewes Visitors Centre.

Our website provides practical information for families and professionals.

We can provide free training, free consultancy and free resources to professionals supporting children and families with someone in prison or in the criminal justice system. We can pop along to a team meeting or provide a longer 1-2 hour session.

Anyone can contact us by email or our helpline number 01273 499843