State of the Sector 2024 focus groups

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Clinks is the national infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. We support, promote, and advocate for our members and the wider voluntary sector across England and Wales.

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State of the Sector 2024 research: Make your voice heard

Our State of the Sector 2024 research is underway. Find out why your input is so important and how to get involved.

The Sentencing Review launch

In this blog Clinks Chief Executive, Anne Fox, sets out initial thoughts on the Sentencing Review.

Ongoing engagement around current challenges – How is Clinks supporting the sector?

Clinks CEO Anne Fox provides an update on some of the key issues affecting the sector including the funding process of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in prisons and ongoing challenges around vetting.

Laptops in Prisons and Technology on Probation: Voluntary Sector Innovation

The voluntary sector has long delivered innovation in criminal justice settings. Matt Uberoi, Clinks London Development Officer, explains how new digital solutions from the voluntary sector in prisons and probation can reduce reoffending.

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Publications: delve into the detail

Research and analysis on issues facing the sector. Guides and briefings to support our members. Responses to government consultations. Case studies of good practice.

RR3 Special Interest Group on Commissioning 2023-2024: Recommendations Paper

We are pleased to publish a recommendations paper from the RR3 Special Interest Group on Commissioning.

This paper is being published following an interim update published in January 2024, as part of the work of the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group.

RR3 Special Interest Group on Accommodation 2023-24: Report 3

Breaking down the barriers – accessing housing-related support

Inspiring Futures research report

An Evaluation of the Meaning and Impact of Arts Programmes in Criminal Justice Settings

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

5 November, 10:00 to 5 November, 11:30

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Clinks Families Network: How to improve the support offer to prisoners with children

14 November, 10:00 to 14 November, 13:00

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Working and volunteering in prisons training

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Our work: our latest projects and activities

What Clinks is doing to support, promote and represent the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system.

Probation services

Voluntary organisations must be properly engaged and treated as an equal partner in the design and delivery of probation services.

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