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Hilary Cuthrell

  • Model Practices for Parents in Prisons and Jails: Reducing Barriers to Family Connections

    The objective of this document is to detail a set of practices that correctional administrators can implement to remove barriers that inhibit child

  • Communicating with Families and Children in Correctional Facilities [Webinar]

    This webinar was created for the Family Connections Project. On April 16, 2020, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) presented a 1.5-hour training webinar on strategies for staff to communicate with families and children in correctional facilities. This webinar covered four major topics: Communication 101: Basic Types and Everyday Challenges; Points of Contact and Communication with Families in Correctional Facilities; Best Practices on Communication and Active Listening; Tips for Staff on Interacting with Families and Children in Correctional Facilities
  • Communicating with Families and Children in Correctional Facilities; Part 2

    This webinar is part of a series created for the Family Connections Project, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) invites you to attend a 1.

  • Model Practices for Parents in Prisons and Jails: Building Partnerships and Innovative Practices

    The National Institute of Corrections in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance presented “Building Partnerships & Innovative Prac