Velvet - you most definitely are not the only ones and nor is your Son. Very similar situation to us except no outcome yet ! Don’t know if you can pm me ?
You might find this free service helpful. In their own words:
"The Prisoners’ Families Helpline can support you if you have a family member who is in contact with the criminal justice system in England and Wales. We provide advice and information on all aspects of the justice system, from what happens when a loved one is arrested, to visiting a prison, to preparing for release.
Our team is made up of highly trained, skilled staff and volunteers with professional and personal experience of the criminal justice system. They can provide practical information, emotional support, and refer you to additional support should you need it.
This is a free, confidential service - you do not have to give your name if you do not want to, and any information you do give us is kept confidential. "
More info? I could write a book! Our autistic son was 'entrapped' by an online undercover police operation. He has now been tried, found guilty and is serving a three year prison sentence. That was in November. Since then he has been in three prisons. We have had telephone contact but have been unable to arrange a visit and now in his third prison we haven't even had phone contact. We think because he can't manage the bureaucracy or doing all the form filling three times and because the prison staff do not understand him or his needs. But we can't find anything out or help him. Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. He can't be the only one. Surely?
