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All research and evidence on NICCO is reviewed using a Quality Assessment Tool (QAT) developed by the University of Huddersfield and Barnardo's.

Research and evidence is assessed in four key areas: Methodological Quality, Child-Centredness, Relevance to Policy and Strategy, and Relevance to Practice with offender's children. This ensures that items on the NICCO website are as useful as possible to academics, practitioners, commissioners and other professionals. For more information about the development of the QAT or to review research in order to list it on NICCO, please see the QAT webpage where you can download the Tool, Guidebook and a short step-by-step 'How To' document. Please contact us to submit quality assessed research on to NICCO.

Click on the icons to see a full list of items which have been awarded a standard icon or icon+ (for items which have scored particularly highly) in each key area:

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Relevance to Practice

145. Enhancing Care for Childbearing Women and their Babies in Prison

This research paper uses data from prisoner questionnaires, interviews with practitioners and a literature review to inform the recommendations it makes for policy and practice regarding Mother and Baby Units (MBUs). The paper first outlines the project aims in an introduction followed by a description of the methodology. The majority of the paper is devoted to detailing the findings of the review, with overall recommendations providing the conclusion. The recommendations cover a range of...

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146. Mothering Justice, working with mothers in criminal and social justice settings

This book is informed by practitioner perspectives and incorporates the voices of mothers and grandmothers involved in the criminal justice system (CJS). It aims to raise awareness amongst professionals about the complexities of working with vulnerable mothers. This understanding and support of mothers impacts on their relationships with their children. in this way this book may help to facilitate positive outcomes for mothers and their children. Each chapter explores the position of women...

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147. European Journal of Parental Imprisonment - Child impact assessments and sentencing

This second edition of the European Journal of Parental Imprisonment considers the use of child impact assessments in sentencing decisions. A number of the articles included focus on the national context in particular countries, such as South Africa, Sweden, and Scotland. Other pieces consider general topics, such as the impact of short sentences and the well-being of children prior to parental imprisonment. Articles include: - Assessing the impact on a child when their parent is...

148. Rendering them Visible - A Review of Progress Towards Increasing Awareness and Support of Prisoners' Families

Rendering them Visible is a literature review from Families Outside which examines research released regarding offenders' families since Dr. Nancy Louks carried out a similar review in 2004. The paper reviews academic pieces alongside items from government agencies and interest groups, with a view of identifying developments in knowledge, policy and practice. The report is organised according to themes covering a broad range of topics relevant to the children and families of offenders,...

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149. The Financial Impact of Imprisonment on Families

This paper from Families Outside looks into how families are affected financially by imprisonment. It first gives an overview of some previous findings, but acknowledges that research that focusses on how families are affected financially has been limited. It then details its own study of Scottish families conducted in 2012. The study drew on use of the Families Outside helpline, referrals to Families Outside family support workers, interviews with Families Outside workers, questionnaires...

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150. Children with Parents in Prison: Disenfranchised Grievers Who Benefit from Bibliotherapy

This article defines children of prisoners as 'disenfranchised grievers' coping with compounded losses, similar to children whose parents have died. The authors consider the literature on 'disenfranchised grief' and apply William Worden's four emotional tasks for grieving children to children whose parents have gone to prison. The article then suggests the use of bibliotherapy as an effective intervention. Juvenile literature written specifically for this population is...

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