This document contains a poster and two page briefing about children and families affected by parental offending and how NICCO can assist police to support them.
The briefing summarises some of the key outcomes for these families, and highlights the benefits of professionals within the police force having an awareness of these issues and the ability to provide support or information to the children and families they come in to contact with, who are in this situation. The importance of positive interaction between police and children and families is emphasised, and the current policy context is summarised. The briefing also highlights how NICCO can help police to provide support and information to children and families affected by parental imprisonment. The poster and briefing include direct quotes from families and examples of practice.
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