Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 376 | 23rd January 2015

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In this week's edition...

LIGHT LUNCH NOTICE: no Light Lunch next week

There will be no Light Lunch next week, due to our AGM. In it's place, we'll be publishing a one-off funding bulletin, full of opportunities that have become available recently. We'll collate these into one, geographically categorised funding bulletin, and send it in place of Light Lunch.

CLINKS RESOURCE: articulating your offer

‘Articulating Your Offer’ is a new two page infographic to help organisations create an engaging market proposition and demonstrate their effectiveness to commissioners, funders, prime contractors and potential partners. Areas covered include: demonstrating impact, presenting your unique selling points, and celebrating your achievements. It also includes tips on use of language and tailoring for a specific contracting opportunity. The infographic tool has been written by Candour Collaborations and ACEVO, in partnership with Clinks. Download it here

CLINKS EVENT: social enterprise in prisons

‘Social Enterprise in prisons - here at last?’ is a Clinks conference [3rd March, Durham, free] to discuss examples of good practice of social enterprises in North East prisons. The event will encourage delegates to explore some of the issues that social trading at scale can bring; what lessons can be learned and the impact on the offender journey and prison culture. Speakers include Steve Robson (Governor at HMP Kirklevington Grange), Alan Tallentire (Deputy Director of Custody at NOMS), Juliet Lyon CBE (Director of Prison Reform Trust) and Maggie O'Neill (Professor In Criminology at Durham University). Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: reducing violence in prisons

Following last week's news coverage on violence in prisons, Leap Confronting Conflict has written a blog article which asks 'How can anyone think about rehabilitation if they’re constantly looking over their shoulder?'. Thomas Lawson, CEO, says: "Leap’s argument is simple – invest in prison officer training in conflict management to prevent violence and use a powerful resource in the prisons in leadership roles – those living there." Read the blog post here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: merging local justice areas in Northumbria

Views were sought recently on the proposed merger of the local justice areas (LJAs) in Northumbria; with the potential to create either one local justice area, two local justice areas, or retain the seven existing areas. The consultation response found that: "There were significant benefits in moving to two LJAs, not the least of which was that this solution would avoid the problems of travelling that a single LJA would entail. It would enable savings and efficiencies to be made in terms of administrative support for bench meetings and the listing of cases, whilst maintaining community links and not imposing intolerable burdens on a Bench Chairman. A two LJA system would be easier to manage in terms of organising sitting rotas and was the model which had the most support from those who, whilst resistant to change, accepted change was inevitable." Download the response here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspection of probation services in Nottinghamshire

HM Inspectorate of Probation will be inspecting 'Early Work and Effective Recording undertaken by the NPS and CRCs' in Nottinghamshire during the week commencing 2nd March 2015. For more information, email Enquiries.HMIProb@hmiprobation.gsi.gov.uk

COMMISSIONING: domestic abuse perpetrator programme in Cumbria

Cumbria Constabulary is advertising for the provision of a Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme in South Cumbria. The aim is to provide a holistic approach, working with whole families to reduce incidents of domestic abuse. The project should focus on working with perpetrators to address their behaviour, as well as providing support for victims of domestic abuse including children. The 18 month, £140,000 contract has an expression of interest deadline of 2nd February. Find out more here

COMMISSIONING: restorative justice services in Derbyshire

The police and crime commissioner for Derbyshire requires a company to provide restorative justice services. The three year contract will start in April 2015, with an expression of interest deadline of 6th February. For more information, contact the commissioner here

COMMISSIONING: young people and substance misuse in London

The London Borough of Merton is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to develop and implement an explorative research project identifying the needs of young people and their families affected by substance misuse. The aim is to develop and deliver an investigation into the extent and nature of the impact of substance misuse for families in Merton and make recommendations for effective responses and/or evidence based interventions. The findings of this research will inform the future commissioning of services. The closing date for quotes is 6th February. For more information email the CSF Commissioning Manager kate.jennings@merton.gov.uk

COMMISSIONING: resettlement support for the long-term imprisoned

NOMS are inviting expressions of interest for a grant award to support an organisation(s) that will give advice and assistance about resettlement to prisoners who have successfully appealed against conviction. Working with an annual caseload of 50 clients, activities will include: advice and assistance; supporting them to reintegrate into a changed world; working with partners and authorities; and developing a sustainability plan for the service. The deadline for registering an interest in the £100,000 contract is 16th February. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: meeting local community need in Basingstoke

Grants of between £200 and £2,000 are available for organisations in Basingstoke and Deane to support voluntary and community organisations of any kind to strengthen their communities, improve their local environment and support local groups. Funding is available for initiatives that have not started and that can clearly demonstrate a particular need or demand. Projects must be managed by volunteers, operate without undue restrictions on membership, benefit the wider community, and show evidence of value to local residents. The local community will vote for the winning organisations, and the deadline for applications is 6th February. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: helping schools create successful pupils

Grants of between £50,000 and £750,000 are available for organisations to help schools ensure that more children develop a set of character traits, attributes and behaviours that underpin success in education and work. The Department for Education programme will fund a series of projects through two key funding routes: sustainably expanding existing provision which is supported by a strong evidence base; and investing in new and small-scale innovations which show promising approaches to character education. The deadline for stage one proposals is 6th February. Find out more here

AWARDS: for positive contributions to the Criminal Justice System

The Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) award will be presented either to the individual who, or the organisation which has made the most positive contribution to promoting the strategic aims of the CJA: Encouraging desistance; A greater use of problem-solving courts; and Increasing justice reinvestment to cut crime in local communities. The Panel of Judges is made up of Jane Furniss, the Contrarian Prize; Julian Corner, Lankelly Chase Foundation; and Mark Woodruff; The Monument Trust. Individuals or organisations should apply by email in a maximum of 500 words, explaining why they are suitable to receive the award. Nominees must have been working in the criminal justice field within the last 12 months. The nominations should each be accompanied by two references from individuals or organisations with experience of the nominee’s work. Send your application to info@criminaljusticealliance.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: improving outcomes for Muslim offenders

BTEG are hosting 'Improving outcomes for Muslim offenders in London' [10th March, London, free] to bring together community groups, prison chaplains and staff, civil servants, charitable trusts, private sector providers, leaders in the area of offender management and ex-offenders/ offenders to explore how they can improve outcomes for Muslim offenders and support the Government’s objective of reducing reoffending. Attendees will be able to share best practice and identify proposals for government that can support voluntary groups working with Muslim offenders and their communities. Find out more and book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: growing through franchising

'Wish you were here' is a Changing Tunes conference [18th March, London, £40] where they will share their experience of growing their charity through franchising. Changing Tunes will be sharing their successes and lessons learned, and will answer the question: ‘Is franchising a successful model of growth for charities?’ This event will be of interest to funding bodies, charities looking to expand sustainably, and members of the prison and justice sectors. The day will feature input from the Chief Inspector of Prisons, Nick Hardwick, and criminologist Prof. Shadd Maruna. Find out more and book your place here

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS & TRAINING

  • 'Alcohol Interventions in Prison – Brief Interventions, Screening, Recovery' | 5th February, Manchester, free | Details
  • 'Summer Arts Colleges: Evening Seminar' | 11th February, London, free | Details

PUBLICATION: the UK's street drugs scene

A significant rise in street drug purities, coupled with high levels of prescription drug and synthetic cannabinoid use among vulnerable communities, are raising concerns among drug services facing an ever more complicated drug scene - and a rising toll of drug deaths. 'Down a stony road' is the report from the DrugScope annual snapshot survey of the UK drug scene, conducted in December 2014 in 17 towns and cities across the UK. Download the short report here

PUBLICATION: mapping severe and multiple disadvantage

'Hard Edges: Mapping Severe and Multiple Disadvantage in England' is a new LankellyChase Foundation research report that draws together previously separate datasets from homelessness, offending and substance misuse treatment systems. It also takes into account available data around mental health and poverty. It delivers statistics on people facing severe and multiple disadvantage: where they live, what their lives are like, how effectively they are supported by services, and the economic implications of the disadvantages they face. LankellyChase call for far-reaching changes to address this issue from the Government, local authorities and the voluntary sector. Download the report here. Nathan Dick, Clinks’ Head of Policy and Communications, has written a blog about the report which you can read here

PUBLICATION: youth offending teams and troubled families

'The contribution of Youth Offending Teams to the work of the Troubled Families Programme in England', a joint inspectorate report, found that youth offending teams were playing an important part in the Troubled Families programme in their work to reduce reoffending by young people, but needed to address some practical issues. Inspectors were concerned to find that partnership work was not as focused as it could have been; arrangements for responding to families who did not engage were not robust enough; and many frontline staff said they had not had adequate training to undertake their Troubled Families duties. Download the report here

PUBLICATION: specialist brain injury support

A new report by The Disabilities Trust Foundation summarises the Foundation’s recent work in providing specialist brain injury support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. It includes: research carried out by The Disabilities Trust Foundation that shows nearly half of offenders and those at risk of homelessness have a history of traumatic brain injury; information about the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI), developed by the Foundation to identify people with a history of brain injury; information on the Foundation’s Linkworker service, which has supported over 180 people within HMP Leeds, YOI Wetherby, YOI Hindley and the Leeds community; and details of brain injury training developed and delivered to around 850 professionals. Download the report here

OPPORTUNITY: join a local criminal justice board

Nominations are sought for a voluntary sector representative on the Avon Criminal Justice, Health and Social Care Group. The representative will do this on rotation with two existing voluntary sector representatives, taking it in turns to attend quarterly meetings. The deadline for nominations is 4pm on Friday 20th February 2015. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies this week include a Restorative Justice Researcher (intern) with IARS [London], an Improving Prospects Delivery Manager and a Programme Delivery Manager with Leap Confronting Conflict [London], a Shop Manager and a Business Development Manager with Changing Lives [Gateshead], and a Housing Support Worker with Foundation [Darlington]. For more information about these vacancies and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I:  Parcel2Go has a £10 off code (no minimum spend) for new customers. Use the code 'OFFERFREE'. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Two people can enjoy a 4-star overnight stay in central Edinburgh for £99. Deal includes breakfast, champagne and £20 per person restaurant voucher. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Get 40% off your food bill, Monday-Thursday, at Pizza Express. Details

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