My mum sent him money, every week, but we only visited him once a month, because it was a long way and it’s quite expensive to travel there.
Sister

Most prisoners are held over 50 miles from their home (or committal court address).

During their sentence 45% of offenders lose contact with their families. One in four men, and half of all women on remand, receive no visits from their family.

Those prisoners who were visited and supported by a partner or family member have a significantly lower reoffending rate (52%) than those whose families do not support them (70%).