The Hardman Directory

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POPS (Partners of Prisoners & Families Support Group), is a user-led organisation, supporting families through their contact with the criminal justice system as a result of a loved one’s conviction. We aim to help individuals overcome stigma, understand their identity, build self-confidence/skills and contribute to a more cohesive society.

POPS’ work:

strengthens and rebuilds family ties
creates safe spaces for families and under-represented communities to speak out about the issues affecting them
increases public awareness of the impact of the criminal justice system on family life
builds strong links with communities
advocates for changes in public policy and commissioning

POPS provides a range of prison-based and community-focused services, including:

court-based family support
Family Support Services delivered at 13 prisons across the North-West and Yorkshire
‘Through the Gate’ support for people in prison and their families across Merseyside and Greater Manchester
community-based support for women through the Farida Women’s Centre (Oldham)
community-based support for men on probation through the Welfare Programme (Oldham & Manchester)
prison and community-based education programmes including POPS’ ‘Fresh Start for Families’ course
awareness training for professionals
community-based interventions for prisoners from BAME backgrounds
advocacy and support for under-represented communities

POPS are committed to building a continuum of care to support families at every step of their journey through the criminal justice system.