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HALOW Job Opportunities

Become a Trustee Board Member

West Midlands

Do you care about prisoners’ families and their children?

HALOW (Birmingham) is seeking to appoint new trustees to...

JOB REF: Trustee 01/12/2016
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Volunteer Work for HALOW at HMP Oakwood Family Pathway Centre

HMP Oakwood Family Pathway Centre, New Road, Featherstone, WV10 7PU

If you would like to become a volunteer, please telephone the centre in the first instance or download the form, complete it and return it to our Administrat...

JOB REF: Volunteers 13/08/2016
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"Another brilliant day - very useful to learn first aid and good to know what to do if baby or anyone was choking. So grateful to be part of such a rewarding course. Great bonding time, thank you" (Jolly Tots Programme for prisoner, partner and children 0-2 years)

(Family Days at Oakwood)

Only been on two visits and both blonde ladies have been so helpful and I would be lost without this service. The staff are very approachable and I feel relaxed and can ask them anything, as I feel I won’t be judged

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)

The FPC is run very well and they are great at giving advice. They are an asset to HMP Oakwood

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)

Staff are always polite and friendly, whilst remaining professional

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)

The 'Family Pathway Centre' (visitors centre) was an exellent facility, run by the Help and Advice Line for Offenders' Wives (HALOW), who were available before and after visits to offer information, advice, and guidance and a signposting service to support agencies. There was a multi-faith room and children's play area, and refreshments were available. Access for visitors with disabilities was good.

(HMIP report on HMP Oakwood 2013)

Thank goodness for HALOW staff. It is reassuring to ring with questions as it is very difficult to get through to the main prison switchboard

(HMP Birmingham Visitor 2018)

Sandra – wonderful friendly lady. Look forward to seeing her every visit

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)