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.
To support working with Children
Find activities, books, films, sound bites and worksheets to support your work with children and young people. ViewOffenders and Families
Find information, books, tools, activities and programmes to support your work with offenders and their partners or family members. ViewTo support Professional's Practice
Find delivery models, case studies, local and national policies and guidlines, practice guides, briefings and resources for professional learning and development. View1. A Point of View - Luke's short film
This short film on the Children Heard and Seen website is by Luke aged 10. The film describes from Luke's perspective, what it is like to have a parent in prison and it includes and interview, conducted by Luke of the Deputy Governor at HMP Leicester.
2. Abbreviations and Acronyms used in the Criminal Justice System
This is a detailed information sheet of abbreviations and acronyms used within the criminal justice system, provided by Inside Time - the national newspaper for prisoners in the UK. This list is intended for prisoners, their families and professionals to assist in better understanding the terminology used in the Criminal Justice System.
3. Being a Carer
This short leaflet is for carers of children who's parent(s) are sentenced to prison. The leaflet briefly touches on dealing with change in the child(ren)'s life, supporting the child(ren), keeping in touch with the parent(s) and how the carer can cope with their own feelings. There is also a short list of support services for families.
4. Benefits information - Partner in prison
This web page provides information about entitlement to specific benefits if you have a partner in prison, including help with the cost of children and housing costs. There are links to information that explains the different types of benefits and give further advice. See benefits below:
5. Children Heard and Seen Letter Template
Children Heard and Seen Letter Templates to write to their parent in prison
6. Children Heard and Seen Model School Policy for Parental Imprisonment
As part of the campaign to create change for children impacted by parental imprisonment, Children Heard and Seen would like every school in the country to have an official policy in place on how to support children with a parent in prison. This policy was created by Children Heard and Seen practitioners with head/teaching experience and lived experience of parental imprisonment. It was written in consultation with children and parents supported by the charity, as well as teachers with...
