'There is a lack of support for children with parents in prison' oxfordmail.co.uk/news/182554…

𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗻 - 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 Five years ago, Children Heard and Seen launched a pioneering partnership with Thames Valley Police's Violence Reduction Unit, with one simple but powerful aim: to identify children with a parent in prison and ensure they receive the support they need, as early as possible. What began as a pilot in Oxford City has since expanded across multiple geographical areas, helping more children and families who might otherwise have remained unseen and unsupported. Because children should never have to face the consequences of parental imprisonment alone. This partnership demonstrates what can be achieved when agencies work together, recognising that early identification can change a child's experience and future. A huge thank you to Sergeant Russ Massie, his former colleagues at @ThamesVP, and everyone at Children Heard and Seen who has helped turn that original vision into something much bigger. 💚 Five years of partnership. Five years of progress. And a continued determination to ensure no child is left invisible. Take a look back at the media coverage from when it all began: 🔗 itv.com/news/meridian/2021-1… #ChildrenHeardAndSeen #ParentalImprisonment #EarlyIntervention #ThamesValleyPolice #operationparamount

💚 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Children and young people affected by parental imprisonment are too often overlooked, unheard and excluded from decisions that shape their lives. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. This #YouthWorkWeek, we're celebrating the incredible young people who are turning their lived experiences into a powerful force for change. At Children Heard and Seen, our Youth Action Group brings together young people determined to challenge stigma, raise awareness and influence the policies and practices that affect children like them. 🎬 Their voices are at the heart of our new film, 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙈𝙮 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚. Through powerful and moving accounts, children and young people share the realities of having a parent in prison, the challenges they face and what needs to change. On 25 November, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we're bringing their voices to a wider audience through the online premiere of Hear My Voice. 💚 Because it's not enough for young people to be heard. Their voices must lead to meaningful change. 🎥 Join us for the online premiere. Hear their stories. Be part of the change. 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/200255206… #YouthWorkWeek #HearMyVoice #CWPiPDay #YouthVoice #ChildrenHeardAndSeen

💚 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 – C𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. Tonight, and every Wednesday, families affected by parental imprisonment come together for an evening of fun, friendship and connection. These weekly sessions give children the opportunity to build confidence, make friends and feel less alone, while parents and carers benefit from peer support in a safe, non-judgemental environment. From stargazing and archery tag to cinema nights and pumpkin painting, there's always something exciting happening! And of course, the evening finishes around the campfire with marshmallows! 🔥 💚 If you live in the Thames Valley area, are caring for a child with a parent in prison and would like to join us, please email info@childrenheardandseen.co.uk #ParentalImprisonment #ChildrenHeardAndSeen

We welcome this evening @Jess4Lowestoft @jessphillipsmp and @kerrymcmp to our Domestic Homicide Advisory Focus Group. This group membership is 18 adults who have lived experience of domestic homicide / parental imprisonment, whether that’s their experience when they were a child, or are currently caring for a child. We meet virtually.  The purpose of the group is to campaign to ensure that the rights of children impacted by domestic homicide are not overlooked. This includes campaigning for proper identification and support for children who are bereaved by domestic homicide, and campaigning for Jade’s Law to be fully enacted, and applied retrospectively to existing sentences. #FemicidesForgottenChildren #dontforgetus #jadeslaw

⚽ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. Behind every player are people who encourage them, believe in them and help them through the toughest moments. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗼. For children affected by parental imprisonment, that team can make all the difference. It's the people who help them feel safe, answer the difficult questions and remind them they're not alone. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? ❤️ At Children Heard and Seen, we're proud to be part of a family's team—walking alongside children and those who love them through some of life's most difficult moments. Because while football teams chase trophies, every child deserves a team that never stops believing in them. 💙

"𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲." We welcome today's Government announcement recognising the needs of children affected by parental imprisonment. For many years, Children Heard and Seen has been campaigning for these children to be recognised in their own right—not through the lens of the offending parent or the offence itself, but through the lens of the child. Recognition is an important step, but a pilot is not enough. Every child affected by parental imprisonment, wherever they live, deserves timely, specialist support. Their access to help should not depend on geography or postcode. No child has committed a crime because their parent has. It is now time to move beyond pilots and ensure every child is heard, seen and supported. Read the full announcement below gov.uk/government/news/gover…

"𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆." Those are the words of a little boy trying to understand why his dad has gone to prison. Not because he understands the justice system. Not because he knows what his dad has done. But because, to him, losing his dad feels like losing part of his world. Today, we're honoured to share 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱, a deeply moving story by M.J. Whelan, published as part of our Hidden Voices series. It is a powerful reminder that while someone may receive a prison sentence, children often live with the consequences every single day. Their grief is invisible, their questions are heart breaking, and their voices are too often unheard. M.J. Whelan's novel, SENTENCED, shines a light on the hidden impact of parental imprisonment and the extraordinary kinship carers who step in to hold families together. 📖 You can also purchase SENTENCED here: amazon.co.uk/Sentenced-M-J-W… If this story touches you, please read it, share it, and help us ensure that children affected by parental imprisonment are seen, heard, and never forgotten. childrenheardandseen.co.uk/2… 💙 Because no child should have to carry a sentence they didn't receive. #HiddenVoices #ChildrenHeardAndSeen #ParentalImprisonment #KinshipCare #EveryChildMatters

✨ 𝗜𝗻𝗸, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲. ✨ This week, some of our parents and carers enjoyed a wonderful letterpress workshop at @little_gem_letterpress, creating beautiful prints while taking a well-earned moment away from the daily pressures of caring. Sometimes, the most powerful support isn't talking – it's having the time and space to create, laugh and reconnect with yourself. "𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲." ❤️ At Children Heard and Seen, we know that when we support the wellbeing of parents and carers, we're also strengthening the support around the children they care for every day. A huge thank you to @little_gem_letterpress for such a welcoming and inspiring session, and to @OxfordshireCF for funding opportunities like this that make moments like these possible. Every print tells a story. Every moment of respite matters. 💙

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗻! 💙🎉 Today we celebrate 12 years of standing alongside children and families affected by parental imprisonment. This collage captures just a handful of the moments that have made the last year so special—friendships formed, confidence rebuilt, new experiences shared, and memories that will last a lifetime. Every smile tells a story of resilience, hope and belonging. As we celebrate this milestone, we're incredibly grateful to every child, family, volunteer, supporter, partner and funder who has been part of our journey. Together, we're ensuring that children are not defined by a parent's imprisonment, but are heard, seen and supported. Want to see the difference your support has made over the last year? 📖 Read our Impact Report 2025–2026: childrenheardandseen.co.uk/2… Here's to the next year! 💙

💙 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼... In just one week's time, we'll be welcoming over 300 children, young people and family members from across the country to our annual Children Heard and Seen Residential. 💙🏕️ Today, our Residential Guide landed in families' inboxes – packed with everything they need to know before they arrive. For many, the countdown brings a mixture of excitement and nerves, especially if it's their first time joining us. We hope this guide helps answer questions, ease worries and build excitement for an unforgettable weekend of fun, friendship and belonging. Behind the scenes, our incredible team and volunteers are working tirelessly to make sure every family receives the warmest of welcomes. If you'd like to help make the weekend even more special, there's still time to support us through our Amazon Wish List. Every item donated helps create magical moments for children with a parent in prison. 🎁 Amazon Wish List: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/… Thank you to everyone who's helping us create a weekend where children can simply be children, make memories and know they belong. 💙

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹. Today, Parliament debates Paris's Law, following a campaign supported by over 107,000 people. Paris Shears has used her own experience of domestic abuse to expose how control can continue through the criminal justice system. At Children Heard and Seen, we recognise that imprisonment does not necessarily end coercive control. Children can remain caught in patterns of manipulation, fear and emotional harm, while the parent caring for them may continue to experience abuse. Children are victims in their own right. Their experiences must be recognised, their safety prioritised and their voices heard. Thank you to Paris Shears for turning personal experience into a national call for change, and to Irene Campbell MP @lucydahlia for bringing this debate to Parliament. We hope today's debate marks an important step towards greater recognition of coercive control and its impact on everyone affected, including children. 📺 Watch live from 4.30pm: parliamentlive.tv/ Read Paris's powerful account: parislaw.co.uk/about-me/blog #ParissLaw #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #ParentalImprisonment #ChildrenHeardAndSeen

Fun, joy and connectivity. It’s important for children to have fun and feel a sense of belonging with others who understand. #parentalimprisonment #itwasntme

Domestic Violence Awareness Month On behalf of Children Heard and Seen, @SarahBurrows100 attended the Oxfordshire Lieutenancy Cherwell regional gathering at Broughton Castle. Representatives from policing, the voluntary sector, schools, businesses, faith groups and civic leadership attended to discuss domestic abuse. It was an honour to hear domestic abuse survivors tell their story. It was a privilege to listen to @ktbg1 talk about her work on teenage relationship abuse. There were many interesting conversations on how partners can work better together to prevent domestic abuse, and how we can intervene much earlier. Thank you for the invitation Sally Scott, the Lord Lieutenant and Deputies, Martin Fiennes - what a wonderful host.

We must listen. We must challenge. We must act. Children Heard and Seen attended an event at @HouseofCommons which discussed the IDAS Family Court and Domestic Abuse report. Listening to Claire and Hannah share their heartbreaking experiences was both harrowing and deeply moving. Their stories highlight the devastating consequences when domestic abuse and risk are not properly recognised by the family court system. Children Heard and Seen was represented by a team member, Carly Rice who said “As someone with lived experience of the system’s failures, this is deeply personal to me. At Children Heard and Seen, we support families navigating the family court system, offering practical guidance, court support and help to understand what can often feel like an overwhelming process” But support alone is not enough. We urgently need meaningful reform, better recognition of domestic abuse, robust risk assessments and accountability. A child’s safety must ALWAYS come before an adult’s expectation of contact. We must challenge the assumption that contact is always in a child’s best interests, regardless of the risks. Thank you to Claire and Hannah for their courage in sharing their stories. We must listen. We must challenge. We must act. Children deserve a system that puts their safety first. ❤️

On October 29th 2025, we were delighted to premier’ The Children Behind the Headlines’ at Portcullis House. We held it in collaboration with @JRCSFoundation We wanted to shine a light on the importance of children receiving appropriate support when they are impacted by domestic homicide. Sadly it remains that children who are impacted are still unheard and unsupported. @Jess4Lowestoft kindly sponsored the event. Jordan and Harry, who feature in the film, were the 2nd and 3rd children we supported as an organisation back in 2014. We are immensely proud of the successfull young men they have become, and appreciative of their support in raising awareness of what is needed for children impacted by domestic homicide. Although our support has grown and developed since then, the issues for children with a parent in prison remain the same. If you haven’t watched the film please do. m.youtube.com/watch?v=qpuqxV…

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. Recent headlines surrounding Meghan Markle and her father have once again highlighted the devastating impact allegations of sexual offences can have on families. In December 2023, our founder @SarahBurrows100 spoke to @JayneSeckerSky at @SkyNews about the often forgotten secondary victims of sexual offences. “𝙒𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬, 𝙛𝙖𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧, 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙥.” Sarah described children unable to return to school, families forced to move home and the shame and stigma they face for something they have had absolutely no involvement in. 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. At Children Heard and Seen, we continue to support children affected by parental imprisonment, including those whose parents have committed sexual offences. No child should be judged, blamed or punished for the actions of their parent. 🎥 Watch Sarah's interview youtu.be/H96H7H32vpQ

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮? When Gemma was just three years old, her mother was murdered by her father. Despite the enormity of what she had experienced, Gemma describes growing up without the safeguarding, protection or professional support she so desperately needed. Decades later, children affected by #domestichomicide and #parentalimprisonment are still being overlooked. Their experiences remain too often unheard, their needs unrecognised and their voices silenced. Gemma's story also highlights a deeply concerning issue. Despite killing her mother, her father retained parental responsibility and continued to make decisions about her life. Jade's Law represents an important step forward in protecting children, but what about those who have already lived through these devastating experiences? The law is not retrospective, leaving children and families affected by historic cases without the same protections. This is something Children Heard and Seen believes must change. We are incredibly grateful to Gemma for her bravery in sharing such deeply personal experiences, speaking out about what happened to her and using her voice to advocate for other children. Our sincere thanks also go to @awilliamsonTV and producer @Naomi_TV for giving Gemma the space to tell her story and helping shine a light on the experiences of children affected by domestic homicide and parental imprisonment. At Children Heard and Seen, we know that these children must be identified, listened to, protected and supported. No child should have to navigate such devastating experiences alone. Gemma's story is a powerful reminder of why these conversations matter, and why they must lead to meaningful change. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of *The Affair with Anna Williamson*: open.spotify.com/episode/6m4… #ChildrenHeardandSeen #JadesLaw #DomesticHomicide #ParentalImprisonment #HearMyVoice

🎬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗬 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 – 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗘 25th November 2026 | 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Hear their experiences. Hear their call for change. Alongside our official film launch at Portcullis House, Westminster, Children Heard and Seen invites you to join the online premiere of 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲. This powerful new film gives young people impacted by parental imprisonment the opportunity to share their experiences in their own words. They want their voices to influence national policy, improve how children are identified and supported, and ensure that those coming after them do not face the same gaps in support. Join us online, hear their stories and be part of the call for change. 🎟️ Book your free place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hear-my-v… #CWPiP #HearMyVoice #ChildrenHeardAndSeen

“𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣? 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙?” At the 2026 @womenofyear Awards, Founder and CEO, @SarahBurrows100, received the @lorraine Trailblazer Award for her extraordinary dedication to children impacted by parental imprisonment. In this powerful extract from her acceptance speech, Sarah asks us to confront the realities faced by children who have witnessed domestic abuse, violence and unimaginable trauma. “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢?” With 𝟱𝟯% of children identified as being at risk of harm from their imprisoned parent, we must stop assuming that maintaining family ties is always in a child's best interests. Every child's safety matters. Every experience deserves to be recognised. Every voice deserves to be heard. 🎥 Watch Sarah's full acceptance speech here: youtu.be/YHyDdgJytaQ #ChildrenHeardAndSeen #WomenOfTheYear #LorraineTrailblazerAward #CWPiPday

🏆💜 We are absolutely delighted that Children Heard and Seen’s Founder, @SarahBurrows100, was named the winner of the @lorraine Trailblazer Award at yesterday’s Women of the Year Awards! This recognition is not only a celebration of Sarah’s incredible work, but another opportunity to shine a light on children impacted by parental imprisonment, whose voices too often go unheard. A huge thank you to @womenofyearear, Lorraine and everyone involved in making the event so special. Congratulations to all the other incredible winners! It was a privilege to be surrounded by so many inspirational women, all making a difference in their own way. We couldn't be prouder! 💜 #WomenOfTheYear #LorraineTrailblazerAward #ChildrenHeardAndSeen