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Why we do it

Prisoners' children haven't committed a crime

Prisoners' children haven't committed a crime

Every year in the UK, over 200,000 children suffer the trauma of the imprisonment of a parent. It often leads to shame, guilt & isolation resulting in failure at school. These children are three times more prone to mental health problems than their peers. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2018

Updated: 3rd December, 2018

Author: Storybook Dads

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‘My little girl was starting to forget me...’

‘My little girl was starting to forget me...’

Keeping in contact can be difficult from behind bars; prisoners may be held long distances from their families. Those that maintain contact are up to 6 times less likely to re-offend. Storybook Dads enables families to reconnect through the magic of storytelling. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2018

Updated: 3rd December, 2018

Author: Storybook Dads

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Ted Talk

Ted Talk

Watch Alan, ex prisoner and Storybook Dads editor, deliver an amazing talk about the powerful and long lasting effects of our work for prisoners, their families and society as a whole. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2018

Updated: 3rd December, 2018

Author: Storybook Dads

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  • Storybook Dads mentioned in Covid prison update

    Storybook Dads mentioned in Covid prison update

    Jo Farrar (HMPSS CEO) mentioned Storybook Dads in the Covid Prison update in Inside Time. Published 3rd January 2021

  • 500 miles

    500 miles

    I travel lots with work and I know how hard it is for families to be apart, even for only a short time. Bedtime stories with my young boys are such a key part of our day and anything that helps families feel connected is so important.

  • We receive an award from the High Sheriff of Devon

    We receive an award from the High Sheriff of Devon

    We are very proud to receive an award from the High Sheriff of Devon, Gerald Hine-Haycock, in recognition for our work with prisoners and their families.

  • Recording with Chomo the PAT dog at HMP Exeter

    Recording with Chomo the PAT dog at HMP Exeter

    We had the honour of working with the lovely Chomo, a Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog.

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  • Our story

    Our story

    Storybook Dads is a multi-award winning charity, well-known and respected in the prison estate...but back in 2002 it was a very different story! Click here to find out more about our humble beginnings.

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer

    "I think Storybook Dads staff probably see the best side of prisoners as most Dads love and miss their children very much."

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    The scheme runs in approximately 100 prisons in the UK, including women’s prisons and youth offender institutes. Click here to find out which prisons we are currently working with

  • Story CDs and DVDs

    Story CDs and DVDs

    Every year we help over 5,000 prisoners to record bedtime stories for their children. By sending a story disc to their children, parents can bring comfort to their children and share the joy of storytelling from behind bars. Our friendly team are there to help less confident readers and the editing process means that even non-readers can take part.

  • Sharon's Story

    Sharon's Story

  • Awards

    Awards

    We are incredibly proud that our innovative work has been recognised and has earned us a number of prestigious awards over the years.

  • Training/Work Experience

    Training/Work Experience

    Recordings from prisons all over the UK are sent to our headquarters and main production centre at HMP Channings Wood in Devon. Our sixteen prisoner editors are trained to use industry standard audio / video software to make the stories into extra special gifts for the children.

  • Annual reviews

    Annual reviews

    Read about the impact of our work in our Annual Reviews.

  • Workshops

    Workshops

    We help prisoners to make other educational and fun gifts such as memory books, calendars, challenge charts and pop-up books. A lot of work and creativity goes into these activities and the children love their personalised gifts. Some of these activities are ideal for older children.

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Storybook Dads is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity Registration No. 1101208