Irish Penal Reform Trust

Children's Book: 'The Night Dad Went To Jail'

"When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times."

The Night Dad Went to Jail is a children's book, by Melissa Higgins, designed to help children understand what is happening when a family member goes to prison.

Sample pages from the picture book can be seen here.

The ebook edition is currently available from easons.com (4th Dec 2012.

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