Clinks and our members

Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Find out more...

Clinks blogs: the latest views, debate and discussion

An update on commissioning following June’s engagement forum between Clinks, HMPPS and MoJ

This blog outlines discussions held between HMPPS, MoJ and Clinks at June's commissioning engagement forum.

Social prescribing in the criminal justice system – building the evidence base

This blog looks at the evidence for social prescribing, the approach being taken to support its growth across prisons and probation, and how you can get involved.

State of the sector 2023 survey: why your response is crucial

The State of the sector survey 2023 is here! Read why you should make your voice heard.

Go in Young, Come out Old – the challenges facing people serving life sentences

In this guest blog, Simon Scott, Post Graduate Researcher at Nottingham Trent University, looks at the challenges facing those who have aged considerably in prison.

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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.

State of the sector 2022

How the voluntary sector emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic into an increasingly challenging operational environment

Clinks Annual Report 2021 - 2022 cover image

Annual report & financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements

The Dynamic Purchasing System - A guide

Successfully access commissioning opportunities directly from local prisons

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

3 October, 10:30 to 3 October, 15:30

City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ND

All Wales criminal justice forum

5 October, 10:30 to 5 October, 12:00

Online

All England criminal justice forum

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 3 months

.@hibiscuscharity have launched a report - funded by Clinks - which explores the complex issues faced by Black, minoritised and migrant women in contact with the CJS and the resulting impacts on their mental health.
Read the report here: https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/media/2023/06/rmc-mental-health-report-document.pdf

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 3 months

The NCJAA Bursary Scheme will award up to £250 to support the professional development needs of creatives from racially minoritised backgrounds and/or with lived or felt experience of the criminal justice system. Applications close 3 July: https://bit.ly/NCJAA2023BURSARY #ArtsFunding

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 3 months

The State of the Sector 2023 survey is now live!

Share your experiences so Clinks can influence decision makers on your behalf. Why your responses are so crucial - https://clinks.org/community/blog-posts/state-sector-2023-survey-why-your-response-crucial…

Complete the survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QSC6XSY
#StateoftheSector23

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.

Volunteering and mentoring

Volunteering should be championed by the Ministry of Justice, courts, probation services and prisons.

Service user involvement

We should embed the involvement of people with lived experience throughout the criminal justice system to inform policy and practice.

Race and justice

Clinks thinks all sectors working in the criminal justice system must work to tackle racism and discrimination.

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Join Clinks: be heard, informed, and supported

Are you a voluntary organisation supporting people in the criminal justice system? Join our network of over 600 members. Clinks membership offers you:

A voice to influence change
Practical assistance to be effective and resilient
Support from a community of like-minded professionals.

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