We are volunteer lawyers providing assistance to imprisoned mothers at Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility, Arohata Prison, and Christchurch Women’s Prison. The work we do includes:
- Helping mothers understand their responsibilities and rights as parents
- Locating children within the care system
- Speaking with caregivers and, where involved, Oranga Tamariki on behalf of mothers to seek to arrange contact
- Helping mothers document steps taken while imprisoned to maintain contact with their children
- Obtaining court orders and/or Oranga Tamariki files for mothers
- Reviewing and explaining legal documents
- Helping mothers engage family lawyers, if needed
- Coordinating with social workers to help mothers, if involved
If you are a lawyer wanting to volunteer, please fill in a volunteer application to apply.
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Mission Statement
Our Vision
That imprisoned mothers are supported to maintain and grow healthy connections with their children.
Our Aims
· Remove barriers to maintaining ties between children and their imprisoned mothers.
· Help imprisoned mothers preserve relationships with their children.
· Encourage and enable volunteers to help mothers in New Zealand prisons.
· Reduce female re-offending in Aotearoa.
· Build stronger families and safer communities.
