The NICCO Directory of Resources provides details of the huge number of tools, activities, practice models and guidance that have been developed by agencies to support offenders and their children and families.
Whether you are working directly with children, supporting offenders to maintain parental contact, helping a parent to prepare their child for a prison visit or simply want to develop your own understanding of the criminal justice system, this directory provides you with a range of resources to support and inform your work.
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Find delivery models, case studies, local and national policies and guidlines, practice guides, briefings and resources for professional learning and development. View25. What's the story? What happens when a relative is sent to prison
This booklet for young people aged 12 - 16 years, tells the story of a young girl and her siblings whose older brother goes to prison. The characters within the story highlight important issues and emotions which children and young people may face in similar situations. In addition to the narrative there are also notes to help any questions children and young people may have. The booklet can be read by children and young people, by family members or by professionals. There is also a list of...
26. When Dad Was Away
This illustrated book follows the story of Milly, and the challenges she faces when her Dad goes to prison. When she discovers that her father is in prison she is angry and confused. Visiting the prison for the first time is daunting, but seeing her dad makes up for it all. A week later, she gets a surprise: a CD of stories that her father has recorded. Christmas comes and everyone at school is looking forward to seeing Santa. To her amazement, her family have a celebration too, a...
27. YouTube Video: #wearethegoldenthread
In order to raise awareness amongst prisoners’ families of the Farmer Review, and as a response its recommendations, POPS (Partners of Prisoners and Families Support Group) asked children and their families from across the North-West to send in a postcard and tell them: What they miss? What family means to them? What would be their one wish? The families’ responses were woven into a short film entitled ‘#WearetheGoldenThread’ to continue the cycle...
