Sussex Prisoners' Families supports local families to cope emotionally and practically with the imprisonment of a loved-one. It offers support and advice to families, as well as training and awareness-raising for professionals so that they can better meet families' needs. The funding will be used for the development of the staff team, which includes the Development and Communities Director, Court and Advocacy Director, The Community Outreach Team and Project Support Officer. The funding will allow the project to expand the services for families experiencing the criminal justice system.