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 activities, books, films, sound bites and worksheets to support your work with children and young people. ViewOffenders and Families
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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. View229. Children's Commissioner Vulnerability Report 2018
This report, written by Anne Longfield, the Children's Commissioner contains the results of the annual study of childhood vulnerability in England. The report describes '... the children who are growing up with risks that could affect their wellbeing and ultimately life chances.' The report acknowledges that children of prisoners are potentially vulnerable and may have complex family needs, but goes on to say that 'there is very little information on...
230. Family member in prison - What to expect.
Prison Voicemail have produced a video animation titled 'Family member in prison - What to expect.' The video was made with input from PACT, The Lincolnshire Action Trust, Spurgeons Children Charity and the HMP Chit Chat Group (a Facebook-based support group) The video can be seen here.
231. Prison Service Journal - July 2018
The Prison Service Journal #238 (July 2018) contains two articles on the subject of parental imprisonment: 'Family Matters: A critical examination of family visits for imprisoned mothers and their families' is by Dr Natalie Booth a Lecturer in Criminology at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University. 'A qualitative study of imprisoned fathers: Separation and the impact on relationships with their children' is by Dr Geraldine Akerman,...
232. NEPACS - First time in prison?
NEPACS have produced a new leaflet titled: First time in prison? The leaflet contains 'Practical information and advice for men and women in custody and their families and friends' The leaflet contains guidance on topics such as: 'What happens when a prisoner leaves court', 'How can prisoners make telephone calls' and 'What a prisoner should do if they are worried or upset' Although the leaflet was written for prisons in the North East of...
233. Children of Imprisoned Parents 2nd Edition
This revised publication, features a range of initiatives, expertise and good practice. It is designed for professionals, volunteers and decision-makers whose work impacts children with imprisoned parents, either directly (e.g., prison officers) or indirectly (e.g., judges and sentencers).
234. Family Learning in Prisons: An Evaluation Toolkit for Tutors
The Learning & Work Institute has been funded by HMPPS to produce a new document: Family Learning in Prisons (FLIP) - An Evaluation Toolkit for Tutors. The guide has been written for prison staff, tutors and providers who are delivering or commissioning family learning programmes in prisons. The guide consists of an evaluation toolkit and description of how it can be used to evidence the impact of family learning...
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