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 delivery models, case studies, local and national policies and guidlines, practice guides, briefings and resources for professional learning and development. View283. HMP Guys Marsh Family Newsletter October 2021
For this month’s newsletter we are focusing on providing Families & Significant Others with some information and updates surrounding how we support prisoners with their substance misuse in preparation for release in line with our local Drug Strategy and how you can encourage your loved ones to get involved with these services and opportunities!
284. HMP Holme House Family & Significant Other Policy 2021
Due to Covid 19 we have not been running regular visits. Domestic Visits are resuming from the 7th June 2021. However due to restrictions we are currently operating at a smaller number. As restrictions ease in the community we will follow government guidelines and increase our services at a safe rate to prevent any further cases of infection.
285. HMP Altcourse Family Strategy 2021-2022
HMP Altcourse has developed a specific strategy and model of family interventions that We believe makes a clear positive impact on prisoners in our care, their children, family and significant others. HMP Altcourse supporting families is an evidence-based approach that seeks to contribute to three key areas of ongoing concern and which in themselves represent our Terms of Reference for the strategy. A. Reducing the likelihood of re-offending. B. Reducing the transference of...
286. HMP Ashfield Family Strategy Report 2021
HMP Ashfield 2021 report on the Family and Significant Other Strategy
287. HMPYOI Isis Family Strategy 2021-22
Maintaining family relationships is paramount in achieving a reduction in re-offending. HMP /YOI Isis is committed to the fostering of good family relationships and the maintenance of existing relationships, in order to aid the resettlement of prisoners. The prison aims to provide a framework that enables positive outcomes and interactions for children and families with a close family member in our custody. The impact of any custodial sentence is not only felt on the prisoner but also on the...
288. HMP Elmley Family and Significant Other Strategy 2022
At Elmley we recognise that the family unit is a key factor to reducing reoffending and encouraging positive engagement and stability. We know It can also reduce acts of self-harm and decrease levels of anxiety. Having a strong and positive support network around our residents can greatly reduce the risk of them coming back into custody and create a stable and safe environment for everyone.
