A wealth of information is available on the Citizens Information website (www.citizensinformation.ie), including:
See also information under the various headings below:
Links to visiting times and requirements for each prison, and a short video explaining the visiting process for families. Read more
Prison Rules set out the various conditions in prisons in Ireland, including: admission, registration, accommodation, visiting rights, health, discipline, education, etc. Read more
Contact details for organisations that provide advice and/or assistance to prisoners and former prisoners, and their friends and families. Read more
'Know Your Rights – Your Rights as a Prisoner' aims to help prisoners understand the rights they have while in prison. It is written in everyday language. It is available in booklet, audio and translated versions. Read more
This article, by Sharon Harty of CASP, was first published in ‘Changing Ireland’. The article outlines tips for community activists and those working with families of prisoners. Read more
A children's book, by Melissa Higgins, designed to help children understand what is happening when a family member goes to prison. Read more
This IPRT research report details the rights, needs and experiences of families and children of prisoners. It follows extensive consultations with children, families, support services and relevant agencies. Read more
Storybook Dads is a project run in prisons which helps maintain the vital emotional bond between prisoners and their children by helping offenders to record bedtime stories on CDs and DVDs: "Keeping families together helps to reduce re-offending by up to six times." Read more
A report has been published by Scottish charity 'Families Outside' on the role which schools may have in supporting those families affected by imprisonment. Read more
Links to useful information and programmes. Read more
A booklet designed to provide some information about what may happen after a person dies in prison and what the law requires in these circumstances. It also includes details of organisations who can provide further information and/or assistance in dealing with this time of grief. Read more
