This resource provides support to families whose loved ones are in prison, on how to navigate the prison system. It provides basic information on how to find out where a loved one is, how to contact them and arrange visits, and send money and parcels.

This is the first edition of a new booklet series from Maslaha which builds greater knowledge about Muslims in prison. UnCaptured shares stories and viewpoints on the experiences of Muslims in prison that are not normally published.

This briefing highlights the daily experiences of Muslims in prison and the different forms of harm they face. It looks at the use of PAVA spray  - a synthetic pepper spray – in prisons since 2019.

Coming Home is a free, confidential counselling service provided by Muslim therapists for Muslims - and their families - harmed by police, prisons and criminalisation.

The experience of Muslims in prison during Ramadan are not normally given a public hearing. Our work over Ramadan aims to end this silencing of their experiences. Through a series of audios and comics we shine a light on the discrimination that Muslims in prison face during this important time.

Our third report, Time to End the Silence: the experience of Muslims in the prison system, shows in stark detail how Muslims in prison face racism which obstructs them from practising their religion and prevents them from accessing vital services such as mental health programmes.

Maslaha’s work in this area has been focused on highlighting the disproportionate rise in young Muslim men in the criminal justice system with the number doubling over the past 10 years. Our reports have also highlighted the discrimination that exists within the criminal justice system and the particular impact of Islamophobia.

Our second report, Young Muslims on Trial – a study on the impact of Islamaphobia on criminal justice decision making. involved interviews with a range of bodies and agencies.