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. ViewOffenders and Families
Find information, books, tools, activities and programmes to support your work with offenders and their partners or family members. ViewTo 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. View13. Fatherhood Institute Resources
The Fatherhood Institute aims to give all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and father-figures. The Fatherhood Institute collates and publishes research, lobbies for legal and policy changes, helps public services, employers and others to become more father-inclusive, and works directly with families. They have produced an FAQ page which aims to attempt to answer questions related to being a dad in prison. The Fatherhood Institute and MenCare have...
14. Fixers CD resource to make prisoners aware of the effects imprisonment has on their families
Fixers, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, is a movement of young people tackling issues they feel strongly about to make a difference to others. 'Fixers' are young people who want to change things for the better. Many have been through difficult times, and have used that experience to campaign on issues that matter to them, like being homeless, drink and drug misuse and parental imprisonment. Visit Fixers for further information about the organisation. As part of their campaigns, and...
15. Going to court
This handy information sheet is a summary for family members who may be attending court. It covers practicalities including types of court hearing, travel, childcare facilities, items allowed in court and disabled access. Useful for professionals as a summary and to pass on to a family member or carer. See the Offenders' Families Helpline website for the entire range of their information sheets below:
Click here16. Help for families and friends of someone in prison
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) have produced a booklet aimed at Friends, with practical information on all stages of the prison process and advice on how they can best support prisoners' families. The booklet includes information about sources of information and helplines that may be of help for prisoners' families, as well as suggestions about how Friends might be able to help families with the various challenges they might be facing. See Help for families...
17. Help with the cost of prison visits
This handy information sheet is a summary for family members looking for financial assistance with the cost of visiting a prison. It covers what is available and and how to apply. Useful for professionals as a summary and to pass on to a family member or carer. See the Offenders' Families Helpline website for the entire range of their information sheets below:
Click here18. HMIP Expectations for Children & Families
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