NEPACS - DigitalMe with children who have a parent in prison.
‘I felt very proud of my niece and all the children. They have done so well and this project has had the most positive effect on them and has helped them all deal with everything going on.’ - Family member
Nepacs commissioned us to work with children and young people who are coping with having a parent in prison. The charity aims to promote a positive future for prisoners, offenders and their relatives by supporting family ties at every stage of the criminal justice system. DigitalMe was the perfect fit, as it allowed the children to talk about these often painful experiences, in a safe, supportive process.
"It has been an honour to be able to work closely on this project with the young people. I have been able to see the group come together, support one another and build up good friendships within the group. Each young person has shown bravery and has done incredible. There were moments of difficulty as the group explored painful areas of their stories but instead of giving up they kept pushing through. I am so proud of each individual who has been part of this project and how well they worked together as a group." - Youth worker, Nepacs
Three young people came together over five weeks to work with Digital Voice artists, supported by their youth workers. Nepacs have included the film as a resource on their website and can now use it to support other families in similar situations and raise awareness of the impact imprisonment has on young lives.
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