Family Matters
Supporting the families and friends of people sent to prison through difficult times.
We can help anyone who is being affected by someone they care about going to prison or continuing to commit serious offences.
This could be a partner, child, parent, other family members or a close friend who has a significant relationship with the person.
People in this situation have their own needs and problems and should be offered help in their own right. If relationships are maintained in a positive way, this can be a key factor supporting the person they care about desist from crime in the future.
We can offer:
- practical advice
- Information about the Prison system and Probation Services
- Emotional Support
- Help to maintain relationships and keep in touch
- Support to solve problems and access other services
- Support to lone parents bringing up children in these circumstances with a focus on helping the children as well.
We work across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Family Matters Support Worker
- Telephone
- 01844 487985 01844 487985
- FamilyMatters@thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk
- Website
- Family Matters web page ~ Thames Valley Partnership
- Scan to visit this website
- Parent Organisation
- HOPE AFTER HARM (formerly Thames Valley Partnership)
Where to go
- Name
- The Coach House
- Address
-
Manor Farm
Aston Sandford
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire - Postcode
- HP17 8JB
Directions to HP17 8JB - Notes
We work with clients in the community and have support workers based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordhire and Milton Keynes.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm
- Time of day
-
Morning
Afternoon - Session Information
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We currently have support workers that attend the Crown Courts in Reading and Oxford and the Magistrates Court in Reading.
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
We welcome self referrals, referrals from the person going to prison and from any agency or other organisation who is aware of anyone in this position and who is in need of support including but not limited to:
- Children's or other welfare services
- Schools
- Defence Solicitors
- Court Staff
- Resettlement Workers/Probation Officers
- Witness Service
Agency referrals should be made via secure email referrals@familymattersproject.cjsm.net
- Other notes
We work across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes
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Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.
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