Out There
Because Families Do Time Too
Supporting vulnerable families and children in Manchester navigating the challenges of a loved one’s imprisonment.
The Hidden Impact of Imprisonment
Across the UK, thousands of families are affected when a loved one goes to prison — and many in Greater Manchester face this journey alone. Out There provides vital support to these families, helping them stay connected, resilient, and heard.
53%
Of UK prisoners have children under 18 — leaving families to face separation, stigma, and struggle. (MOJ)
39%
Maintaining family contact reduces reoffending by 39% — support that breaks the cycle. (MOJ)
200,000
Around 200,000 children in England and Wales experience a parent being sent to prison each year. (DfE)
Standing With Families Left Behind
Out There offers a supportive, compassionate and caring service to prisoners’ families across Greater Manchester from arrest to post-release. Founded in 2006, the service seeks to reduce the isolation experienced by families of prisoners, maintain family ties and increase awareness in the wider community of the issues for prisoners’ families.
Out There provides one-to-one contact and home visits to families, along with a wide range of support groups. They serve as an intermediary between prison services and families, assist families to visits, and inform families of the services available to them. In addition, Out There seeks to raise awareness of the issues faced by families of prisoners through partnership working, delivering talks, and distributing information.
