A part of the National Framework for Interventions (NFI) portfolio, Fathers Inside creates a unique space for men to explore the essence of fatherhood, thoughtfully reflecting on their own upbringing and experiences. Drawing on established family and parenting theories, the course culminates in a celebratory showcase & Family Day, where participants showcase their journeys and the invaluable skills, knowledge, and attitudes they’ve developed throughout the programme.

The intervention offers 72 hours of support to men in prison over a four-week period, with each participant receiving 18 hours of purposeful activity weekly. The comprehensive Father’s Inside toolkit equips facilitators with the guidance necessary for effective programme delivery, allowing for confidence in the material, and the flexibility to adapt sessions to benefit participants fully.

Fathers Inside is currently delivered at HMP Altcourse, providing support for groups of 12-16 men. Since its inception, the programme has been delivered across various custodial and community settings, including institutions such as Brixton, Feltham, The Park, ISIS, The Mount, Peterborough, Lowdham Grange, Lewis, and more..

Our data and evidence over the years demonstrate our impact, and our Justice Data Lab results for Fathers Inside (Dec 2016) are some of the best achieved (40% reduced reoffending rate).

Fathers Inside demonstrates a statistically significant reduction in parental stress and a significant increase in less-restrictive attitudes towards parenting among its participants. (Blagden 2019).

The Ministry of Justice Data Lab: Re-offending analysis (2016) reports that in one year, the proven reoffending rate of participants in the Fathers Inside course was 24%. This compares to 40% for a matched control group of similar offenders.