by admin | Nov 28, 2024 | News
Today I am sharing with you all, the news that I have taken the decision to step down from my position as CEO at POPS.When I joined POPS in 1995, it was a very small team, basically it was the founder Farida Anderson MBE, myself, and a part-time administrator. Being a...
by HRadmin | Aug 13, 2024 | News
Job Title:Visit Centre WorkerLocation:HMP AshfieldHours:18 hours per weekSalary:£11.44 per hourResponsible to:POPS’ Family Service Manager POPS (Partners of Prisoners & Families Support Group) is a charity set up to support the loved ones of those in prison and on...
by admin | Sep 27, 2022 | News
Thanks to all the families who made the recent Family Day at HMP Garth such a success! POPS’ staff were on hand to provide support and join in the fun! If you are interested in taking part in a future Family Day contact POPS’ Family Support Lead for more...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | News
In May 2021, POPS launched our ‘Get It Off Your Chest’ campaign. In early 2021, POPS was approached by a family member who had attended an online family forum run by POPS at a local prison. They were keen that after such a difficult year, the opportunity...
by admin | Apr 20, 2021 | News
As prisons begin to open up again HMPPS has issued an update on the forms of ID that social and official visitors need to provide to enter a prison. As of the 6th April 2021 the ID required will change. Please make sure you are aware of the changes by visiting POPS...
by admin | Apr 8, 2021 | News
The Zahid Mubarek Trust, in partnership with The Traveller Movement and Partners of Prisoners (POPS), recently undertook a review of the experiences of ethnic minority prisoners, including those from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities, during lockdown. Read...
