Prisoners to record bedtime stories for children

The Isle of Man Prison has joined the UK-wide scheme

Manx prisoners are to be able to record themselves reading bedtime stories to send their children at home.

The new scheme launched at the Isle of Man Prison will help "stay connected" with their children, the charity behind it said.

Prisoners will be able to record themselves at the Jurby prison, before the files are sent to the UK to be burned onto disc.

The Storybook Dads and Storybook Mums project was launched in Dartmoor in the UK in 2002.

'Loved and missed'

The UK charity said the scheme helps children feel "they are loved and missed".

It said: "For many families, these story discs are a lifeline, helping to heal rifts and build vital family relationships.

"It helps prisoners to feel valued as parents and gives them the opportunity to have a positive impact on their children’s lives."

"Prisoners' children haven't committed a crime," it added.