The number of people in prison who are parents may be higher than initially estimated, according to preliminary data from the Irish Prison Service.

A new national advocacy strategy for children with a parent in prison is needed so their lives are not negatively impacted in the longer term, according to a number of leading support organisations.

The interests of offenders’ children should be considered at sentencing, write Aisling Parkes and Fiona Donson.

Children and families of prisoners are critical to the re-integration of their loved ones back into society, says Fiona Donson.