Legal And Criminal Justice
As a professional coming into contact with those affected by someone else’s drinking you will be well aware of
its harmful effects on the individual concerned and those around them, particularly the families.
60-70% of men who assault their partners do so under the influence of alcohol and 30% of child abusers have alcohol-related
problems.
Al-Anon Public Information co-operates with the Legal Profession and the Prison Service. Al-Anon volunteers are available on
request to speak to staff or prisoners who would like to better understand the help Al-Anon has to offer. This can be arranged
by contacting the Al-Anon General Service Office on 020 7403 0888.