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DADDING BEHIND BARS
At Aussie Dadding, we believe that every dad deserves a chance to be a good father, no matter their circumstances.
Unfortunately, many fathers in Australia are separated from their children due to incarceration, leaving them with limited opportunities to bond, communicate, and be the role model they want to be. This is where Dadding Behind Bars steps in.
Breaking the Cycle
In Australia, about 40% of prisoners are fathers, which translates to roughly 30,000 dads currently incarcerated. Many of these fathers struggle to maintain relationships with their children while behind bars, which often leads to cycles of disengagement, trauma, and, in some cases, future involvement in the justice system.
By supporting incarcerated fathers and keeping them engaged in their children's lives, we can help them break these cycles and lay the foundation for healthier, more stable futures for both dads and their kids.
In fact, studies show that inmates who maintain strong family bonds are 13% less likely to re-offend after release. This is why it's essential to provide incarcerated fathers with the resources they need to continue parenting from behind bars.
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THE MISSION
Empowering Fathers,
Strengthening Families:
The Dadding Behind Bars program is designed to help incarcerated dads stay connected with their children, develop vital parenting skills, and successfully reintegrate into their families and communities upon release. Our mission is to offer them the support they need to become better fathers—and ultimately better men—through targeted programs and resources.
Fatherhood doesn’t stop behind bars. Giving dads the tools to connect and grow, even while incarcerated, can break the cycle and transform families for generations.
What We Do With Your Donations
3. Reintegration Support
Post-release workshops that focus on rebuilding relationships with kids. Dads will learn how to set healthy boundaries, navigate tough conversations, and engage with their kids in positive, meaningful ways as they transition back to family life.
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2. Resources and Tools
Practical resources to help incarcerated dads improve their dadding skills both now and in the future. These include communication techniques, emotional management strategies, and guides for building stronger, healthier relationships with their kids.
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4. Counselling and Therapy
Emotional support to help dads work through feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety. Counselling will provide the space to process these emotions, enabling them to return to their families as stronger, healthier role models.
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1. In-Prison Group Support
Group workshops where fathers connect, share experiences, and learn skills for emotional resilience and effective communication with their kids. This is about building confidence, managing emotions, and working towards being a better dad, even from behind bars.
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
