This document contains a poster and two page briefing about babies affected by the criminal justice system and how NICCO can assist professionals to support them.
The criminal justice system (CJS) is likely to affect babies in several ways. Recent NSPCC research highlights the disruption to family relationships that involvement in the CJS can have, affecting carer-infant bonding. Insecure attachment can lead to adverse outcomes such as poor physical and mental health in later life. It is essential for professionals working with babies in secure and community settings to have an understanding of and ability to respond to these needs. This briefing discusses the impact of parental offending on babies, and highlights how NICCO can support professionals to work with these infants and parents. The poster and briefing include direct quotes from families and examples of practice.
Please download the poster and briefing below.
