This document contains a poster and two page briefing about the children and families of substance misusing offenders and how NICCO can assist professionals to support them.
The briefing outlines some of the key statistics around substance misuse amongst offenders and then goes on to highlight the ways in which their families may be affected by their involvement in the criminal justice system. Practical tips are offered around how professionals might support families of offenders with drug or alcohol problems. The poster and briefing include direct quotes from families and professionals, as well as examples of existing practice.
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