THE Cabinet Secretary for Justice has visited HMP Kilmarnock to hear about the support available to families visiting loved ones in prison.
Neil Gray visited the prison's visitors' centre, where he met with representatives from Reconnect Scotland CIC, which provides support to visitors.
During the visit, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice learned more about the services offered to families and the importance of maintaining contact with loved ones in custody.
He also met with centre managers and representatives from The Croft Visitors' Centre at HMP Barlinnie, Early Years Scotland and Apex Scotland.
The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the work being carried out to support people visiting prisons across Scotland.
Neil also spoke with family members who shared their personal experiences of visiting loved ones in custody.
They discussed the importance of maintaining positive contact and the impact this can have on families.
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