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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.

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37. The impact of a correctional based parenting program in strengthening parenting skills of incarcerated mothers

This article provides a summary of an evaluation of a parenting programme introduced in women's correctional facilities in New South Wales, Australia. Mothering at a Distance (MAAD) aimed to provide parenting education and support to mothers in custody in order to guard against the intergenerational cycle of crime. The programme consisted of an orientation programme for mothers upon entry into the corrective services system, a supported play programme, a closed therapeutic mothers'...

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38. Locked Out: Children's experiences of visiting a parent in prison

This report details recommended changes to improve the experience for children visiting prisons. Based on interviews with mothers and children who visit male prisons, the recommendations are intended to make prison visits as positive as possible for the children and young people involved. Examples of best practice are included throughout the report, as well as a focus on highlighting the concerns of the affected children and families. The report is largely organised according to the six...

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39. Stakeholder Perspectives on the Needs of Children of Prisoners in Europe

From a wider study on the mental health, well-being and resilience of children of imprisoned parents (The Coping Project), this paper presents findings from 122 stakeholder consultations in England, Germany, Romania, and Sweden. Despite significant differences in prison systems and service provision, common issues were raised across the four countries. Prominent themes included: restrictions on regular contact with the imprisoned parent posing a threat to even strong parent-child...

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40. Imprisoned mothers: 'out of sight, out of mind'. A missed opportunity for rebuilding mother-child relationships

This unpublished paper is based on qualitative research conducted as part of an evaluation of HMP Styal's Positive Parenting Programmes. It seeks to highlight some of the learning points from a previous study such as how mother and child relationships can be maintained via the Positive Parenting course and mediation. The literature review briefly explores the numbers of, specific challenges for, and needs of mothers in prison and subsequently, their children. The basis for the Positive...

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41. 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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42. 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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