Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 348 | 20th June 2014

In this week's edition....

CLINKS RESOURCE: Do it Justice guides

A reminder that our 'Do it Justice' guides form a series of accessible and informative primers on key aspects of the Criminal Justice System. Recent updates focus on working with older offenders and desistance theory, while the 'Introduction to the Criminal Justice System' and 'Developing a criminal justice network' remain popular. For the full range, click here

CLINKS EVENT: keynote speaker confirmed

We are pleased to confirm that Jeremy Wright MP, Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation, will be addressing this Clinks summer conference [1st July, central London, from £50]. This is your chance to hear the very latest on criminal justice policy, through speeches, panel discussions, and inpirational seminars with voluntary sector leader and other senior Government representatives. We will be considering and debating the key issues faced by the criminal justice sector, including how best to address concerns of longevity within a challenging and complex environment. With less than two weeks to go, make sure you book now to guarantee your place. Click here to see the programme, a list of confirmed speakers, and to book your place

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: innovative approaches to reducing gang violence

Belong London has developed an innovative project that aims to decrease re-offending amongst males aged under 30 years who have been convicted of a violent, group related offence. The three-stranded program will provide prison based, one to one support to offenders, as well as art therapy and restorative justice interventions. It will assist inmates to address the root causes of their previous offending and to avoid committing offences in the future. There are opportunities available for committed, compassionate people, preferably with some experience of working with people from disadvantaged backgrounds, to volunteer as part of this cutting edge program. The program will be independently evaluated in order to promote learning across the sector on good practice related to the complex problem of gang violence. For more information or to volunteer, email enquries@belonglondon.com

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: prisoner rehabilitation award

Prison Reform Trust is delighted to announce that applications for the Robin Corbett Award 2014 are now welcome! Along with Lord Corbett’s family, the Prison Reform Trust established and administers this award for Prisoner Rehabilitation. This annual award is for outstanding rehabilitative work with prisoners done by a small charity or community group working in partnership with prison staff. Uniquely, the award champions work that fosters personal responsibility and encourages people in prison, and ex-offenders, to help themselves and others. Find out more and nominate here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: update on the ROA

Unlock have published an update on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 on their Information Hub. The update includes: the importance of getting a copy of your basic disclosure; the way that ‘court orders’ such as restraining orders and SOPOs can impact on when a conviction becomes spent; and the confusion that surrounds motoring convictions. Read the full update here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: the year ahead for the probation inspectorate

HM Inspectorate of Probation have published their business plan for 2014-15. "As we prepare for the changes, challenges and opportunities of both Transforming Rehabilitation and Transforming Youth Custody we will ensure our approach to inspection is fit for purpose. We will explore a methodology that focuses on reducing offending outcomes achieved by providers, and we will seek to highlight the promising practice we find, especially where successful outcomes contribute to reduced offending." The Inspectorate is an independent body that reports findings to the Secretary of State. Download the Business Plan here

COMMISSIONING: prison visits services

The Ministry of Justice have issued a call for expressions of interest and proposals for Visitors Centre Services at a number of establishments in England and Wales, and which includes the requirement for Family Engagement Workers within establishments where a requirement is identified. The range of services required at each establishment will be determined locally, and not all establishments within the prison estate have a contracted-out service, as some continue to deliver in-house, and there are some where there is a mix of outsourced and in-house elements. The deadline for submitting the expression of interest form is 4th July, and all forms and further information can be found here

FUNDING: for multi-faith projects

Together in Service is a £200,000 two-year funding programme to help get local multi-faith projects in England off the ground. Charities delivering projects in England are eligible to apply as long as they are part of the Together in Service Fellowship. Grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 are available. The next deadline for applications is 3rd July 2014. Find out more here

FUNDING: for small London organisations

The London Mayor's city-wide volunteering initiative, Changes Team London, has launched its 2014 small grants programme. At least 10 charities will benefit from grants of up to £10,000. Applications are open to those that help place young people and those from hard-to-reach groups in volunteering positions, as well as charities that provide local volunteering opportunities for the wider community. For more information, including how to apply, see the Team London website

FUNDING: for community safety

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire's Community Fund provides grants of between £500 and £20,000 to local community groups, Watch schemes, parish councils, charities and voluntary groups for new and innovative projects that help communities ‘Be Safe and Feel Safe’ within North Yorkshire and the City of York. Eligible projects must show how they support the Crime and Police Plan and in particular, reduce crime and disorder and reduce the fear of crime. The first deadline for applications is 7th July 2014. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: quality family support services

'Quality Services – Ticking All the Boxes' is an Action for Prisoners' Families seminar [25th June, London, £35] that will look at all aspects of quality for family support services including quality assurance, workforce selection and development and evaluation. This event will help you establish the quality of your services and demonstrate this quality to commissioners. It will also provide a means for commissioners to recognise quality services. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: support for people with criminal convictions

'Dealing with criminal records - three months on since the changes, what have we learnt?' is a free Unlock drop in session [26th June, Maidstone, 4.30pm - 6.30pm] that will look at how the laws on disclosure are working in practice. In particular, the way Court Orders, Compensation Orders and motoring convictions impact on when a conviction becomes spent. If you work with people who have convictions and you think they may be interested in attending, find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: collaboration and partnership

'Examining Multi‐Agency Delivery' is an Only Connect event [4th July, London, free] that will promote knowledge exchange around collaboration and the tools to deliver effective and coherent partnering strategies in crime prevention. In the brave new world of criminal justice reforms, budget cuts and shifting funding streams, collaboration has become a byword for delivering impact and efficiencies. Yet, in the face of multiple risks and challenges, partnerships can sometimes be difficult to forge and disappointing in their outcomes. Find out more and book your place by emailing laurachinnery@oclondon.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: employment and procurement law

Cymorth Cymru is holding two legislative briefing events [10th & 16th July, Cardiff, from £47]. The first will look at the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment TUPE) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 that came into force on 31st January this year and the implications for your organisation. The second briefing will cover recent changes to the public procurement rules and what these mean for you. For more information and to book click here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: young BAME people in the CJS

'BAME Young People and the Criminal Justice System' is a one day seminar [22nd July, London, free] for providers and policy makers on the challenges of improving justice system outcomes and prevention for BAME young people (16-24yrs). The chair for the day is Angela Sarkiss, and speakers include Baroness Young, Neena Somata (Stopwatch) and Patrick Williams (Manchester Metropolitan University). This event, jointly hosted by the Criminal Justice Alliance and BTEG, will provide an opportunity for practitioners and policy makers to hear challenging presentations, to debate the issues and to network. For more information or to book a place email stephen.moffatt@criminaljusticealliance.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: empowering young people

Reflex are running the myLife programme [1st & 2nd July, Halesowen], which offers unique and diverse life skills courses that help you empower young people to make considered and wise choices, becoming confident and positive contributors to society. The programme is highly personalised to each individual and focuses on developing character through many different themes chosen by young people themselves. myLife is written for dual delivery - as a mentoring resource and also within a small group setting. All courses are accredited internally or externally (through OCR or ASDAN) and are written to meet OFSTED standards within school settings. For dates and locations, click here

PUBLICATION: five years on since the Bradley Report

Centre for Mental Health has published the final report of an independent commission chaired by Lord Bradley to review progress since 2009 and identify priorities for further development. 'The Bradley Report five years on' looks at what needs to be done to put Lord Bradley’s vision into practice across the country. Plans to extend liaison and diversion services nationwide by 2017 are essential to ensure that people are identified as early as possible and given the support they need. Download the report here

CONSULTATION: shape the future of youth justice practice

As part of their two-yearly Effective Practice Cycle, the Youth Justice Board (YJB) would like those working in and around the youth justice system to tell them what they see as the priority effective practice needs and gaps. This is an opportunity to help set the agenda and the YJB’s priority areas for effective practice over the next two years. They are running a short survey to identify which knowledge gaps you would most like the YJB to provide effective practice information on. The priorities from the survey will be considered, along with other YJB obligations, to produce a final list of priorities to be addressed in the coming year. The survey closes on 11th July, take part here

CAMPAIGN: children of prisoners

'Reverse Your Thinking' is a new video from Clinks member Families Outside, as part of the 'Not my crime, still my sentence' campaign for children of prisoners. The two minute video has a great twist, so it's well worth a watch. After watching you can support the campaign by liking on facebook, making a donation or promoting on twitter. Watch the video here

OPPORTUNITY: evaluate a new multiple needs service

Shelter are launching a new project in July called 'Inspiring Change Manchester', which aims to help people with multiple and complex needs to improve their lives and sustain these improvements by transforming Manchester’s systems and services. Shelter are seeking to commission local evaluation partners to help them understand the success of the project. In particular, the focus of the evaluation will be on understanding what is working, for whom and under what circumstances. This will help the project to be delivered more effectively over time in terms of its impact both on individual service users and on local systems change. The evaluation will comprise four research Lots covering value for money, impact on service users, extent of systems change and other ad hoc activities. The deadline for responding is Friday 27th June at 5pm, and documentation is available from sarah_colston@shelter.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Member vacancies this week include a Business Development Officer with Back on Track [Manchester], a Community Bike Project Coordinator with the Margaret Carey Foundation [Bradford], a Classroom Support Tutor with Nacro [Chatham], a Youth and Community Worker with Southbank Mosaics [London], a Senior Community Intervention Worker and 2 x Community Intervention Workers with Community Links [Sheffield], an Artist with Thames Valley Partnership [Oxfordshire], a Volunteer Co-ordinator with Sova [Essex], a Prison Recovery Coordination Team Leader [HMP Wealstun] and 2 x Prison Recovery Coordinators with Lifeline Projects [HMP & YOI Styal], 3 x Support Workers, a Homelife Tenancy Coordinator and 2 x Project Workers with Changing Lives [North East], a Family Engagement Coordinator, Manager (x2) and Worker (x10) with Pact [various prisons], Volunteer Mentors with Khulisa [various], a Senior Practitioner [Epsom] and a Sessional Facilitator [various] with The Lucy Faithful Foundation, Prison Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Practitioners, a Family Lead Practitioner, a Service Support Worker, Senior Practitioner, Service Manager and Administrator with Lifeline Project Ltd [HMYOI Feltham], an Executive Officer with the Prison Reform Trust [London], 2 x Housing Support Assistants with Foundation [Harrogate], a Volunteering Project Manager with World Wide Volunteering [Dorchester], and a Research and Evaluation Manager with User Voice [London]. For more information about these vacancies and many more, click here

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