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. View49. 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...
50. Committee on the Rights of the Child. Report and recommendations of the day of general discussion on "Children of incarcerated parents"
This document includes a summary of what was discussed and by whom, on the 30th September 2011, by the Committee on the Rights of a Child with regard to children of imprisoned parents. The days discussions went along two main lines: "babies and children living with or visiting a parent in prison" and the rights of 'children left outside when their parent is incarcerated'. The key points of discussion: the impact of a parent's involvement in all stages of the criminal...
51. COPE
Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) is a European-wide network which encourages innovative perspectives and practice to ensure that children with a parent in prison enjoy their rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and that action is taken to enable well-being and healthy development. The COPE network, previously known as Eurochips (European Action Research Committee on Children of Imprisoned Parents), has been enhancing the...
52. COPING in Prisons. Children of Prisoners, Interventions and Mitigations to Strengthen Mental Health
This briefing, developed by POPS gives an overview of the important, international COPING project and highlights aspects which are relevant to UK Prisons in their involvement with Prisoners' children e.g. direct contact with a parent inside, age appropriate activities, indirect contact, the role of the imprisoned parent and release and resettlement. Six specific recommendations for UK prisons around maintaining contact with the parent in prison and advice and support to parents, care...
53. COPING in Schools. Children of Prisoners, Interventions and Mitigations to Strengthen Mental Health
This briefing, developed by POPS gives an over view of the important, international COPING project and highlights aspects which are relevant to UK Schools' involvement with Children of Prisoners e.g. identification, training, reducing stigma and support needs. Two specific recommendations for UK schools around educational and emotional support and minimisation of bullying and stigmatisation are listed. Download COPING in Schools below.
54. COPING in the Police Force. Children of Prisoners, Interventions and Mitigations to Strengthen Mental Health
This briefing, developed by POPS gives an over view of the important, international COPING project and highlights aspects which are relevant to the UK Police force's involvement with children of offenders e.g. child friendliness in the Criminal Justice System with regard to home searches, arrest, and age appropriate communication during legal proceedings. Further, there is an overview of the importance of maintaining contact with a parent in custody, and public awareness and policy...
