This protocol developed by the Greater Manchester Safeguarding Partnership in partnership with Barnardo's builds on the Bolton Safeguarding Children Board's guidelines. This guidance has been written to assist all professionals who work with children who have a parent or significant family member in prison and to encourage a strategic approach to meeting the needs of this potentially vulnerable group. Sections include: - Aims of the Guidelines - Background - Impact of Parental Imprisonment on a Child - Building Resilience, Improving Outcomes - Tackling Stigma: The Importance of Confidentiality - Bringing about change: Role of Professionals, Organisations and Multi-Agency Forums - Coordinating Support: Common Assessment Framework (CAF) There are also 2 appendices with additional guidance for schools as well as information and guidance around arrest, prison and release.
Please see the full multi-agency guidance below:
