Children of Imprisoned Parents International (COIPI) advocates and provides services for children with incarcerated parents and envisions the optimal development of children with incarcerated parents to create a future free from psychosocial, economic, and behavioral adversities. Founded in 2014 by Hamed Farmand, COIPI is dedicated to comprehending the adverse effects of parental absence on children, mitigating these effects, and facilitating their adjustment. COIPI’s primary goals are to document violations, share best practices, and promote awareness and public education about the circumstances of mother-child dyads. The organization has conducted extensive research on the circumstances of mothers and their children inside Iranian prisons, producing comprehensive reports in both English and Farsi.
