Meet the team behind Game with Mum & Dad

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

The story and model behind Game with Mum & Dad

‘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

Game with Mum & Dad returns in Civitavecchia (Italy)

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

Game with Mum & Dad through children’s eyes and words (Part 2)

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

Game with Mum & Dad through children’s eyes and words (Part 1)

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

A summer initiative for children and imprisoned parents in Norway

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

Game with Mum & Dad returns to Scotland

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

Czech Republic’s first female FIFA referee joins ‘Game with Mum & Dad’

On September 22, 2023, Alice Vévodová, the first female FIFA referee from the Czech Republic, (see here) attended the ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event at Jirice Prison, Czech Republic. The event took place in the prison’s gymnasium, where 16 children and 10 imprisoned fathers gathered for a day of sports, art workshops, board games … Lire plus

Embedding Child Safeguarding into family visits in prisons

Prisons are generally not designed as child-friendly spaces. Children who visit their imprisoned parents are often exposed to intimidating and harsh environments. However, regular and ongoing contact with a parent in prison when in children’s best interests is crucial for every child’s well-being. Prisons can evolve into more supportive and accommodating environments for families. This … Lire plus

Novara prison hosts ‘Game with Mum & Dad’

GWMD in Novara Italy (© Bambinisenzasbarre) On the morning of Wednesday, September 18, ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ was played in the Novara Prison (Piedmont, Italy), thanks to the organisation of COPE member Bambinisenzasbarre. In Italy, ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ was organised for the first time in 2015 in Milan and has since become … Lire plus

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