Provide professional counselling to help her and her children heal

Wives of prisoners are more than twice as likely to suffer mental health problems due to loneliness, trauma and the added pressures of being single mothers. They watch helplessly as their children struggle with their own traumas, caused by bullying and separation anxiety. Research shows families of prisoners are more than twice as likely to suffer mental health problems. With the pandemic and lockdown exacerbating existing trauma, leading to lifestyle upheaval, uncertainty about the future, increased poverty and isolation all take a toll, particularly on children. Professional support services are essential in helping individuals to access the tools they need to process, understand and attempt to heal from these life-altering trials, for both former prisoners and their families.

“I began living in fear. I started feeling that I’m not a complete human being, the pressure on me was very intense, all of my hair fell out.”

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