Release of report into the children of prisoners
The community organisation PILLARS, and the research company Network Research, have collaborated PO0912/S00209 - Joint Media Statement - Wednesday, 16 December 2009,
Ground breaking research underway
Groundbreaking research on the effects of imprisonment on children with a parent in prison is to be undertaken over the next three years - the first of its kind in New Zealand. PO0905/S00200 - PILLARS - Friday, 15 May 2009, 9:41 AM Related Stories
Princess Anne supports prison visiting centres
Establishing visiting centres for children and families of inmates at some of New Zealand’s main prisons has been supported by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. PO0811/S00288 - PILLARS - Friday, 21 November 2008, 3:30 PM
Sharples - PILLARS Opening: Auckland
Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party Tuesday 22 April 2008; 10am Every Christmas, there is a standard feature that grabs space in every local paper. PA0804/S00519 - The Maori Party - Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 12:36 AM
Prisoners’ children key to stopping cycle of crime
Children of prisoners are seven times more likely to commit a crime, says PILLARS, a community PO0801/S00186 - PILLARS - Sunday, 27 January 2008, 5:50 PM
Crime: What works to reduce offending
with programmes and services that work,” said Verna McFelin Chief Executive of PILLARS Inc, the organisation PO0704/S00359 - PILLARS - Monday, 30 April 2007, 9:22 AM
Cost of phone calls from jail cuts off families - listen to MP3 Here
Mentors working with children of prisoners have a pivotal role in making a difference in the lives of these children, says Esther Dunstall from PILLARS. Read the fullpress release . . .
The PILLARS programme significantly reduces the crime rate in New Zealand -for good. Research shows that children of prisoners are 6-7 times more likely to end up in prison than their peers. Read the full press release . . .
Children of prisoners throughout New Zealand will receive Christmas presents from their incarcerated parent this year, thanks to the Angel Tree project. Read the full press release . . .
A separate Bill of Rights is needed for prisoners' children, according to PILLARS, a community-based organisation which supports the children of prisoners. Read the full press release . . .
A crime tsunami will hit New Zealand within the next 10 years unless we take action and introduce a planned strategy to support prisoners' children, says Verna McFelin, a leading advocate for children of prisoners and chief executive of PILLARS Read the full press release . . .
A unique service which provides support and accommodation for mothers released from prison is being opened in Auckland by PILLARS this month. Read the full press release . . .
Youth and children who have had, or currently have, a parent in prison are joining together to discuss a Bill of Rights in Christchurch next Saturday (June 7) to tell their stories. Read the full press release . . .
In our collective zeal to condemn lawbreakers, we have inadvertently condemned their children. Verna McFelin, Chief Executive, PILLARSRead the full press release . . .
Mentors working with children of prisoners have a pivotal role in making a difference in the lives of these children, says Esther Dunstall from PILLARS. Read the full press release . . .
The children of prisoners are at risk, local expert Karen Currie told the Every Child Counts* Conference in Wellington today. Karen is Programme Manager for Pillars, a Christchurch organisation that provides support for prisoners and their families. Read the full press release . . .
