9 August 2025, Tarnów (Poland) — Tarnów is a small town of about 120,000 inhabitants, located east of Krakow, an hour and a half by train. Its beautiful central square, lined with historic buildings and lively cafés, offers a glimpse of the town’s charm. The prison, situated in the town centre, looks much as one … Lire plus

10 July 2025 – Bois d’Arcy, France — On 10 July, the Bois d’Arcy Penitentiary Centre hosted a GWMD event, marking the final event in this summer’s series in France. For two hours, the usual routines of prison life gave way to laughter, play and meaningful connection, as 12 imprisoned fathers spent precious time with their 23 children. … Lire plus

2 July 2025 – Réau, France — On July 2, the South Francilien Penitentiary Center opened its gates to host the third Game with Mum & Dad event in France — a unique initiative that brings imprisoned parents and their children together for a day of play, connection, and family bonding on prison grounds. The event was organised … Lire plus

25 June 2025 – Fresnes, France — On June 25, the Fresnes Penitentiary Center, just outside Paris, hosted the second French event of Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD), an initiative designed to strengthen the bond between children and their imprisoned parents in a meaningful and child-friendly setting. Held over two hours in the prison courtyard and organised … Lire plus

GWMD in Sollicciano prison, Florence – 9 June 2025. It is a sunny day-warm, but not hot. The hills around Florence offer a breeze that invites you to run and expend your energy. Everyone is in high spirits, some extremely so, because there are children who have come to realise that it’s really true: there … Lire plus

M. Gozzini Prison, Florence, Italy – 7 June 2025. ‘Game with Mum and Dad’, which is taking place in dozens of prisons across Italy this June, was held on Saturday, 7 June at Florence’s Gozzini prison in the form of a penalty shoot-out. The event, scheduled for 9:30 a.m., started a few minutes late to … Lire plus

On Wednesday 18 June, Relais Enfants Parents, a member of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), held the first-ever ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event in France, taking place at La Santé prison, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ is an international initiative led by COPE, inspired by the pioneering work … Lire plus

Over 150 people attended the “Game with Mum & Dad” at Bollate prison (Milan, Italy), where the eagerly awaited meeting between imprisoned parents and their children took place. Taking part in the event were: 50 children, 24 fathers, 40 relatives, several prison police officers, Federica Pisani (Legal and Educational Officer at the Milanese institution), Alessandro … Lire plus