International Coalition for Children With Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP)
Vision
The vision of the International Coalition for the Children of Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP) is to see the wellbeing of children with an incarcerated parent addressed in all nations and at all levels of society.
Mission
Our mission is to gather, collaborate with, and support a diverse range of like-minded organisations and individuals to promote and achieve the wellbeing of children with an incarcerated parent more effectively.
Purpose
- To work with the children with an incarcerated parent(s) to give them voice in national and international fora.
- To be a global community of people and organisations who come together to consider and act to reduce the negative effects of parental incarceration on children.
- To support people around the world who work to initiate good policies and practices by:
- Engaging with global decision makers, nation states, justice systems, and children’s rights organisations to improve the lives of children with parents who are in detention.
- Supporting research across national and state boundaries.
Working with our members to enhance community responses.
Values
The work of INCCIP will always strive to ensure that the following values are represented and protected in all actions and decisions of the coalition. All members, as representatives of INCCIP, must agree and commit to uphold these values for the duration of their membership.
INCCIP Values
- Child and family voice, participation, and representation as a basis for all decision making
- Protection of the best interests of the child in every action of the coalition
- Diversity of cultural and economic representation
- Integrity and accountability in stewardship of resources and relationships
- Collaboration to achieve a common goal
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Kids’ Korner
What is Incarceration?
The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you can comfort your child and guide her through these tough moments. With your love and support she can get through anything that comes her way. Here are some tools to help you with the changes your child is going through.
Little Children Big Challenges
The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you can comfort your child and guide her through these tough moments. The video to the left is a definition given on Sesame Street.
Visiting Your Parent
Little Children Big Challenges
A young girl describes her family’s trip to visit Dad in prison. Visiting a Parent that is Incarcerated can be tough on children, here is a video that will help your child understand what will happen when they go visit that parent.
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The International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents is a registered Scottish charity
Registered SCI049727
Telephone number +44 (0)131 557 9800
