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Service 1: Family, Friends and Children's Visitor Support Service
| Target Group | Children, young people and families who require assistance, support and/or specific services |
| Locations | Multiple regional and metropolitan correctional centre complexes |
| Referral Entry Point | Various including target group (directly), other agencies, inmates, CSNSW Staff |
| Point Provider | SHINE for Kids |
There are a number of services to be provided including the operation of Family, Friends and Children's Visitor Support Services which are located at several metropolitan and regional correctional centre complexes.
A range of other services will be provided, including supporting children during visits and facilitating Child/Parent Activity Days, which enable children to have a higher quality visit with the inmate-parent.
Fact Sheet for the Family, Friends and Children's Visitor Support Service (PDF, 168 KB)
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