Children and imprisoned parents playing GWMD (© Bambinisenzasbarre) On the afternoon of October 30, another ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event took place at the Palermo Pagliarelli “Antonio Lorusso” prison in Italy. For this special gathering, children and their imprisoned fathers met on the field of the large Sicilian penitentiary around 3 p.m. After putting on … Lire plus

Children with their imprisoned parents during GWMD (© Alternative Sociale) On Saturday, October 26, COPE member Alternative Sociale hosted the first ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event in Romania, at the maximum-security prison of Iași. ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ is a global initiative led by Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), following the model pioneered … Lire plus

Game with Mum & Dad is a worlwide initiative that organises football games on prison grounds, bringing together children and their imprisoned parents for a day of fun. The campaign is led by Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), an international network that connects over 140 members and affiliates across 40 countries. COPE is dedicated to defending the … Lire plus

‘Game with Mum & Dad’ is a global initiative led by Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), following the model pioneered and developed by its Italian member Bambinisenzasbarre. Since 2015, this initiative has been used as a transformative tool to help maintain and strengthen the bonds between children and their imprisoned parents. Its broader mission aims … Lire plus

For the second year running, “The Game with Mum & Dad” took place at the Civitavecchia Correctional Facility (on the coast north of Rome) on 22 October. The event involved five imprisoned fathers and seven children aged between 7 and 13, who formed a mixed-gender team. Supporting this special event on the sidelines were mothers, … Lire plus

Start by reading Part 1 here 1 – (What we have experienced today) (Top bubble)  “When I am with him, I’m trying to make the most of every second we’re together.” (Bottom bubble) “I even passed a ball to him, he shot a goal, and we could celebrate together.” 2 – (What I’m looking forward … Lire plus

At the heart of ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ is the commitment to providing children with opportunities and spaces to express their emotions, share their individual stories and share their dreams about spending time with their parent in prison. Through drawings and other creative outlets, children are able to communicate experiences they may find difficult … Lire plus

Foldvik Familiepark in Stavem, Norway (© Kirkens Bymisjon) This summer, Kirkens Bymisjon, a Norwegian association and member of the COPE network, carried out a series of initiatives aimed at fostering meaningful connections between children and their imprisoned parents. This year, the organisation didn’t host in-prison football events as part of the ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ … Lire plus

On Saturday August 10 “Game with Mum & Dad” took place in the north of Scotland. For the second year in a row, COPE member NGO Families Outside hosted a football game  in a high security prison in Aberdeenshire. Sixteen parents in prison took part, welcoming fifteen children to the game. “Game with Mum & … Lire plus