Working with Children & Young People who Offend
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Child and Parent Support (Caps)
The Child and Parent Support programme aims to provide intensive support services to families whose children (aged 8 to 13) are at risk of taking part in anti-social/offending behaviour.
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The Independent Visitor Scheme
The programme offers a befriending and independent support service to young people who are “looked after” by the Trusts and who have little or no contact with a parent or parental figure.
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Youth Employability
The Youth Employability Programme supports young people aged 15 to 18 who are involved with the youth justice system, to undertake education, training or employment.
Working with Offenders and Ex-Prisoners
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APAC: Assisting People and Communities
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Base 2
The Base 2 project is a crisis intervention service for individuals and families who are at risk of being excluded by their community,or are under threat of paramilitary violence
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Educational Trust
The Educational Trust is a North/South charitable Trust which helps ex-offenders and ex-prisoners in Ireland to access education and training.
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Jobtrack
Jobtrack is a partnership between NIACRO and the Probation Board for Northern Ireland, working to "increase the employability of offenders in the community".
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Working with employers
NIACRO works with employers to encourage fair treatment for job applicants who disclose criminal convictions.
Working with Prisoners, their Families and Children
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Advice Services
NIACRO, in partnership with the Probation Service, provides a specialist advice service geared to the particular needs of people in contact with the criminal justice system.
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Family Links
Family Links is a programme to help people cope with having a family member in prison.
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Magilligan and Hydebank Wood Visitors’ Centres
NIACRO staff based at Magilligan and Hydebank Wood prisons assist in services for people visiting prison. These include supervising children in the play area and serving food and drinks for visitors.
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Families on Trial
Powerful short documentaries, voiced by real family members telling their own moving stories.