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Families Outside

Families Outside Annual Impact Report 2025-26

Families Outside supports families affected by imprisonment in Scotland. Its Annual Impact Report 2025-26 records 1,464 people supported through its Helpline, 451 families and 826 individuals supported by Regional Family Support Coordinators, and 38 responses to consultations amplifying families' voices.

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Families Outside is Scotland's national charity for families affected by imprisonment, providing a freephone Helpline, regional family support and training, and influencing policy so families' voices shape the justice system.

Key Metrics

Helpline support 1,464 people supported through the Families Outside Helpline, with 2,838 contacts answered; 76% were female and 38% were parents.
Families supported 451 families and 826 individuals (423 adults and 403 children and young people) supported by Regional Family Support Coordinators.
Influencing change 38 responses submitted to consultations, calls for evidence and requests for feedback, with oral evidence given to the Criminal Justice Committee.

Key Outcomes

  • 1,464 people found guidance and reassurance through the national Helpline.
  • 403 children and young people affected by imprisonment received direct family support.

Geography

Scotland

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