Directory of Resources

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. View

Offenders and Families

Find information, books, tools, activities and programmes to support your work with offenders and their partners or family members. View

To 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. View

31. HMP Frankland Families and Significant Others March 2021

Supporting a prisoner to develop meaningful and constructive relationship with his or her family or significant others, should be a primary focus for anyone caring for those in custody who hope to achieve positive change and transform lives. 

34. HMP Guys Marsh Family Newsletter August 2021

For this month’s newsletter we are focusing on providing Families & Significant Others with information and support surrounding Prisoner’s money and debt management. This is because we are aware that sometimes this element of prison life can be stressful and worrying for not only those in custody but also for their loved ones. We also have a new Families & significant other support group that we have set up…please see below for further details and how to request...

35. HMP Guys Marsh Family Newsletter February 2021

For this month’s newsletter we wanted to give an update surrounding our current regime restrictions in light of the rise of COVID both within establishments and the community. In the Newsletter we will also address some frequently asked questions by Family & Friends as well as updates on how we can try and ensure that ties with Families & Significant others are maintained and supported by staff throughout this lockdown. 

36. HMP Guys Marsh Family Newsletter January 2021

Prison social visits are temporarily suspended at Guys Marsh following the national lockdown. There may be the opportunity for visits under exceptional compassionate reasons, which should be agreed in advance with the prison prior to travel. There are a number of other ways to contact someone in prison if you are unable to visit them. You can: Leave a voice message using the Prison Voicemail Service Send them an email using the Email a Prisoner Service Write a letter to them...

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