Families of prisoners call for more financial support

Costs can include travel for visits, postage as well as paying money into accounts

Families of prisoners are calling for more support after research found costs are pushing many into extreme food and fuel poverty.

The charity Families Outside says the burden falls disproportionately on women.

The Scottish Prison Service says it has introduced a number of measures to help.

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