Parenting from afar: Reflections on piloting a parenting group for female service users on a low secure unit

Key Points

• The aim is to explore parenting challenges faced by women in a low secure unit and offer therapeutic support.
• Conducted a co-produced parenting group for female service users in a low secure unit.
• Provided a safe space for participants to discuss parenting difficulties.
• Focused on building confidence in parenting despite detention challenges.
• Participants reported increased confidence in their parenting abilities.
• The group provided essential therapeutic support lacking for detained parents.
• Positive feedback highlighted the importance of addressing parenting issues in detention.

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