The International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP) envisions a world where prioritizing the well-being of children affected by parental incarceration is a foundational principle globally and across all societal levels. INCCIP’s mission is to unite, collaborate with, and support a diverse range of like-minded organizations and individuals dedicated to advancing the well-being of these children, whether they reside in the community or alongside their caregivers in prison. Grounded in rights-based and trauma-informed principles, INCCIP’s work closely aligns with the recommendations of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty, advocating for the prevention of detention whenever possible.
In addition to the GPNN, INCCIP partners with the Canadian Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents (CCCIP), Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), and Plataforma Regional por la Defensa de los Derechos de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes con Referentes Adultos Privados de Libertad (Platforma NNAPEs). INCCIP is also a member of Child Rights Connect (CRC) and co-chairs CRC’s Working Group on Children with Incarcerated Parents. Through these collaborations, INCCIP advocates for comprehensive support systems, drives policy reform, and promotes societal awareness to safeguard the rights and well-being of children affected by parental incarceration globally.
Nancy Loucks, Chairperson of INCCIP, also serves as the Chief Executive of Families Outside, Scotland’s sole national charity dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by incarceration.
