Public Services

Prisons – Staying in touch

There are strong indications that frequent contact with family can reduce reoffending rates and assist prisoners to successfully reintegrate into society.

WinkBall offers a direct communication channel between prisoners and their families.

Using a secure interface and an authorised list of contacts, inmates would be able to send and receive video messages to and from those most vital to their rehabilitation.

Going to a prison in person can be challenging for many people, for reasons of distance, cost and convenience.

WinkBall video messaging acts as a pathway around these obstacles allowing families to connect more frequently.

Estimates suggest that more children are separated from their parents by prison than by divorce every year.

• Using WinkBall would help to maintain important parental support to children as they grow.
• Imprisoned parents would be able to communicate on a day-to-day basis with their children at any stage of their lives - and maintain a genuine relationship with them.
• With no traveling involved, staying connected with WinkBall fits into a daily routine for families and prisoners in addition to regular visits.

WinkBall users require no training: our accessible interface allows those with basic literacy skills to stay in touch with their loved ones.

WinkBall is an inexpensive solution helping offenders to maintain these crucial family relationships.