Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 354 | 1st August 2014

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In this week's edition....

CLINKS TRAINING: volunteering with offenders

Do you manage volunteers working with offenders? Clinks is offering our popular Volunteering with Offenders training as a combined two-day course [2nd-3rd October, Exeter, from £100]. The course has been designed to support trainers and/or volunteer co-ordinators, managing and supporting volunteers. This combined course includes volunteers working with offenders in the community and in prison. Modules include: working in prisons and available resources, the role of the volunteer and mentor in supporting offenders in the community, handling difficult situations and much more. For further information and bookings, click here

CLINKS BLOG: identifying appropriate multiple needs clients

In the second of an occasional series of blogs about Clinks’ work with the Making Every Adult Matter Coalition (MEAM), we explore some of the issues involved in identifying appropriate clients. The MEAM Approach involves working with a small number of clients who have the most complex needs and ineffective contact with existing services. One of the first steps for local partners is to agree how they are going to consistently identify which clients to work with, which is not always straightforward. Natalie Maidment, Local Development Officer North East and Isabel Livingstone, Local Development Officer South West, explore some of the issues and questions they've been grappling with. Read their blog here 

CLINKS BLOG: access to arts and cultural experiences for those in prison

'Arts and cultural equality for all - including people in prison' is a blog by Arts Alliance Manager Jess Plant, in response to the Big Lottery Fund’s 'Your Voice | Our Vision' campaign. Jess points out that there needs to be funding to ensure that people in prison and those on community sentences, who are some of the most disadvantaged groups in our community, have access to arts and cultural experiences as a springboard to positive change and to bring about equality in society. Read Jess's full blog post and have your say here 

CLINKS CASE STUDY: supporting young people with housing services

Community Campus 87 provide a range of housing-related services to both young people and adults across Teesside. By providing training tenancies and stable accommodation they have enabled their clients to stop their drug use, desist from crime, enter productive society and turn their lives around. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of their approach in doing this, helping people to get back on their feet. Download the case study here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: family transport to prison

Clinks member NEPACS has launched the North East's first prison visitors transport service, a bespoke coach service for visitors to HMP Northumberland and HMYOI Deerbolt. The new coach service runs directly to the Visitors' Centres, runs along visit times, and is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Services leave from Newcastle, Gateshead, Middlesborough and Darlington. Find out more here 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspections of probation work

An Inspection of Court Work, Assessment and Allocation and an Inspection of Start of Order will take place in Lincoln [week commencing 11th August] and Birmingham [week commencing 18th August]. The Start of Order inspection will take place over three days, Tuesday to Thursday and Court Work, Assessment and Allocation over two days as determined by the type of activity taking place each day in the local magistrates’ court. Local providers who work with people supervised by the NPS or CRC, or with victims, may be contacted by a probation inspector to discuss their work. If you have any queries about this, email the HMI Probation admin mailbox

FUNDING: human rights, justice and legal education

The Law Society Charity supports organisations whose work is related to the law and the legal profession, and whose activities would be likely to benefit from funds made available on behalf of solicitors. Funding is available to support projects that promote human rights, access to justice, or legal education. Grants are for £5,000 - £15,000, usually on a one-off basis, but can occasionally be spread over two or three years. The next deadline is 15th August 2014. Find out more here 

FUNDING: cleaning up communities

Manchester City Council is providing £200 Clean Up Your Community grants to help local groups and schools run regular clean-up events and/or greening events in the area where they live. The scheme is open to a small group of neighbours, a community or ‘Friends of’ group, a resident association, or a school. Applicants must be based and working or living within the City of Manchester and want to make a positive difference to where they live. The grant can be used to buy tools, materials and equipment, or for any other reasonable costs directly related to carrying out a clean-up project or greening event that takes place on land that has public access within the City of Manchester. The deadline for applications is 3rd November 2014. Find out more here 

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: punishment and forgiveness

'What’s the point of punishment if society won’t forgive?' is a Forgiveness Project event [18th August, London, £11]. Exploring society’s attitude to those who have served time will be Shad Ali, a former social worker whose family struggled to understand how he could forgive the man who attacked him. Joining him will be Jacob Dunne, who received a two and a half year prison sentence for manslaughter in 2011, and Liz Dixon, Senior Probation Officer and Restorative Justice Coordinator for London. The conversation will be led by Roger Graef, a criminologist and documentary film-maker who is a member of the Metropolitan Police Independent Advisory Group on race and an advisor to the Sentencing Council. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: awards for community work with young people

IARS are holding their 3rd Annual Research and Youth Leadership Awards [20th August, London, free] to celebrate community achievements for a fairer society with a focus on young people. IARS places emphasis on underrepresented and vulnerable communities who are also politically disengaged and excluded by the media and society. IARS Director Dr. Theo Gavrielides said: "The nominated projects are always very inspiring and a true reflection of democracy in action; one that is delivered from the bottom up and not from centralised, well climatised offices in high ivory towers". For details and booking, click here 

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS & TRAINING

  • 'Transforming Rehabilitation to Reduce Reoffending' | 17th September, London, from £245 | Details
  • 'Criminal justice: The challenge facing an incoming government' | 23rd September, London, donations | Details

PUBLICATION: accommodation and employment for ex-offenders

Cymorth Cymru have recently published a report exploring the role of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in providing accommodation and employment pathways to people who have offended. With the support of a Clinks’ Innovation grant, Cymorth Cymru held an event at Parc Prison, bringing Welsh RSLs together with individuals from across the Criminal Justice System. The report collates the findings from the event, which include barriers to provision, improving pathways, and partnerships between RSLs and the Criminal Justice System in Wales. A series of recommendations are made and the full report can be accessed here 

PUBLICATION: defining complex needs

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis has published its first factsheet, Defining Complex Needs. It is the first in a series of factsheets aiming to bring attention to those with multiple complex needs, including those with offending behaviour, who often find it hard to engage with services. This work has been informed by a range of stakeholders and service users via surveys, evidence sessions and written submissions. Download the factsheet here 

PUBLICATION: understanding restorative justice

'Understanding restorative justice' is a new book (£10.39) by Pete Wallis that analyses how restorative justice nurtures empathy, exploring responsibility, shame, forgiveness and closure. Using case studies, the book offers a fresh angle on a topic that is of growing interest both in the UK and internationally. It may serve as a comprehensive introduction for those new to restorative justice and as a best practice guide for existing practitioners. Find out more here 

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

New vacancies this week include: a Literature Volunteer and a Fundraising and Events Internship with the Koestler Trust [London], a Corporate Partnership Manager and an SOS Caseworker with St Giles Trust [London], a Senior Housing Support Worker with Foundation [Scarborough], a Senior Practitioner with Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service [Thames Valley], an Integrated Service Manager with Changing Lives [Cheshire], a Recovery Coordinator with Lifeline Projects [HMP Leeds/HMP Wealstun], Community Intervention Workers with Community Links [Sheffield], a Business Development Manager with Pact [London], a Student Support Worker with Clean Break [London] and an Accommodation and Footprints Coordinator with Footprints Project [Dorset]. For further information about these vacancies and many more click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Go online to All Boxed Up and you can get a beauty bundle for £15 plus £3.99 p&p. The bundle includes a mixture of products which cost over £79 if bought separately. Details 
  • Tip of the week II: Enter the code 30OFF for 30% off appliances at Hotpoint. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Treat yourself to a complete spa day with 55 minutes' treatment time at the Salon Spa at Nidd Hall, Harrogate for £49 instead of the usual £95.50. Details 
     

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