Teach na Failte was born out of the conflict in the North of Ireland in 1997 following consultations with former INLA prisoners who had been incarcerated over the period since 1974 and realised under the Good Friday Agreement. There are upwards of 1,000 ex-INLA prisoners as a result of the conflict in the north of Ireland. When their families and dependants are included, the number of potential users seeking the support of Teach na Failte is well over 5,000 people. The stigmatisation and alienation of these prisoners and their families during and post conflict has exacerbated their physical social and emotional and psychological needs of these men and women. These needs have gone unaddressed over a number of years for reasons including social exclusion. Many of the ex-prisoners’ family relationships have broken down due to imprisonment affecting a wide family circle. Over the years the organisation have been visiting and providing a variety of services for individuals and families who have been directly bereaved victimised or traumatised as a result of the conflict in the North of Ireland. Teach na Failte fully supports section 75 of the equality legislation northern Ireland Act 2000, we stride to promote peace and understanding in environments conducive to our members needs. Teach na Failte continuously monitors and looks at the range of services it provides adapting these to meet the individual needs of our ever increasing member base.