Children Affected by Parental Offending (CAPO)

More than 310,000 children in the UK are affected by parental offending every year. The imprisonment of a household member is seen as one of the ten adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) known to have a significant impact on children.

Barnardo’s have been commissioned by Bristol City Council to provider support for children and families, and professionals across Bristol:

• Therapeutic support for children and young people with an opportunity to explore and process difficult emotions surrounding their parent’s imprisonment. The service is accessed through a referral from social care.
• Training for practitioners across Bristol to understand the impact of having a parent in custody and how practitioners can support families.
• A practitioner network in Bristol offering workshops and resources.

For more information contact capo@barnardos.org.uk and Barnardo’s website Bristol Children Affected By Parental Offending Service | Barnardo's