Artwork from children supported by Breaking Barriers

Children and young people affected by the imprisonment of a loved one have created artwork to express their emotions as part of their work with our Breaking Barriers service. Scroll down to see their artwork and find out what it means to them.
Our Breaking Barriers practitioners use art therapy to encourage the children they work with to express what are often complex feelings about having a loved one in prison.
To learn more about Breaking Barriers and the many ways they support children affected by imprisonment, click the button below.

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“This represents my feelings changing over time, becoming more positive.” – Girl supported by Breaking Barriers
“My art shows how I feel and what I remember when I go to see my dad in prison. All the colours are mixed together because I have lots of big feelings when I visit him. Now I know there are other kids who feel like me, and it makes me feel a bit happier.” – Bailey, supported by Breaking Barriers
“This painting is about my experiences and feelings – my feelings have been sad, angry, disgust, fear, embarrassed, lonely and happy.” – 10-year-old girl supported by Breaking Barriers
“I miss my dad taking me and my family to the park.” – 10-year-old boy supported by Breaking Barriers

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