HMP Ranby Family and Significant others strategy

You can find visiting information and book a visit on the Ranby Prison main page.

Families come in all shapes and sizes so when we talk about ‘families’ we include blood relations, legal guardians, friends, and those that have been identified as a next of kin.

Lots of our people have experienced ‘non-traditional’ upbringings and we want to make sure that everyone is included.

Positive family contact can act like a comfort blanket and really help to make someone feel like they still matter. It can help prevent someone returning to crime, drug and alcohol misuse and prison.

Coming to prison can be a scary time. Some prisoners struggle with the impact of losing their freedom and can become withdrawn, turning to substance misuse or self-harm as methods of coping when they are missing their family and friends.

Working together to help maintain your relationships means we can reduce that anxiety and frustration.

Government research has shown that people in custody who receive visits from a family member are 39% less likely to reoffend.

To tailor HMP Ranby’s approach of family practice and ensure its effectiveness, we need to understand the needs of the prison population.

To achieve this, we will conduct regular information gathering exercises from which we can identify specific areas, such as: