Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 450 | 19th August 2016

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS PROJECT: the rehabilitative prison

Clinks is pleased to announce the three voluntary sector coordinators and partner organisations that will be developing a co-ordinated approach to engage the voluntary sector in prisons. This is part of our ‘The Rehabilitative Prison: Good engagement with the voluntary sector’ project. They are confirmed as Amanda Sherriff - EDP Drug and Alcohol Services, at HMP Dartmoor, Rowland Clear - Peninsula Initiative Community Chaplaincy, at HMP Exeter, and Marie Waterman - Volunteer Centre Dorset, at HMP Guys Marsh. Stakeholders in the prisons, supported by an advisory group, will shape the coordination. The work will link to a practice review for future learning for other prisons. The coordinators will be in place by the end of September. Find out more here

CLINKS EVENT: women’s networking forum

The next women’s networking forum [19th September, Birmingham, free for members, £30 for non-members] will provide organisations with an update on policy developments affecting them and their service users. It will offer networking and support and will enable Clinks to represent specialist women’s organisations to government and other key stakeholders. The event is being hosted by Clinks, Women’s Breakout, Women’s Resource Centre and Agenda. Find out more and book here

CLINKS NEWS: directory of offender services

Clinks' Directory of Offender Services lists over 900 organisations and projects covering various fields of work with offenders and their families throughout England and Wales. It’s free to register and you can include details about where you work, what you do and who you work with, as well as general contact information. If you support offenders and/or their families it’s a great way to promote your service, so why not register today? Visit the Directory of Offender Services and register here

CLINKS CASE STUDY: hidden disabilities

Clinks has published a case study looking at St. Giles Trust and the support they provide to people in the Criminal Justice System with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. ASD is a lifelong condition that affects how a person communicates and makes sense of the world around them. Several aspects of life in prison - such as artificially lit wings, noise from prisoners and staff, and sudden changes to routine through lock-downs - can all increase someone’s stress and the problematic behaviour that results from it. Given that the condition shapes every aspect of an individual’s life, flexible and highly-tailored support is needed if they are to successfully desist from crime and rebuild their lives. Download the case study here

CLINKS BLOG: criminal justice policy - what's new... well, a lot!

Every month Clinks members get an exclusive policy briefing covering everything that we have heard, seen, been involved with, and what we are doing to support the voluntary sector’s voice. Clinks' Head of Policy and Communications, Nathan Dick, has written a blog highlighting some of the big issues. The blog gives a taster of what members get in our monthly ebulletin. It covers: what's on the to-do list?; A new direction for justice?; Supporting the sector in Transforming Rehabilitation; keeping equalities on the agenda; and valuing volunteers. Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER OFFER: 20% off fundraising fair

Clinks members get 20% off all DSC events and products. DSC are holding a 'Fundraising Fair' [22nd and 23rd November, London, from £35 - £290]. This two-day event aims to help you get the funding you need to help others. In its seventh year, the Fair includes skills training for fundraisers at all levels. Whether you are new to fundraising, an experienced professional or working at a senior level in fundraising, there are a wide range of workshops designed for you. Find out more about our DSC member offer here, and find out more about the event here

CLINKS MEMBERS' NEWS: older prisoners

Prison Reform Trust and Restore Support Network have published 'Social care or systematic neglect? Older people on release from prison', which looks at the challenges faced by older prisoners. The report shares the findings of a project to gather evidence on the experience of older people on release. It provides feedback on the implementation of the Care Act 2014 and the impact of changes in resettlement provision on older age groups. It calls for the creation of a cross-government national strategy for meeting the health, social and rehabilitative needs of older people in prison and on release in the community. Download the report here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: mental health and substance misuse

Turning Point has published 'Dual Dilemma', a report looking at the impact of living with mental health issues in combination with drug and alcohol misuse. The findings highlight that the life chances of people who suffer from both addiction and mental health issues, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are being severely undermined. The report states that NHS services are not set up to support multiple needs so people are falling through gaps in care. Download the report here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: financial exclusion

The House of Lords Select Committee of Financial Exclusion has launched a call for evidence for its inquiry to consider financial exclusion and access to mainstream financial services. The inquiry is focusing on: definitions and causes of financial exclusion; addressing financial exclusion; and government policy and regulation. Clinks will be submitting a response to the inquiry. To submit your views please contact Nicola.drinkwater@clinks.org. The deadline for submissions to the inquiry team is 14th September. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: what has happened to the prison population?

The Ministry of Justice publication 'Story of the prison population 1993 to 2016' summarises what happened to the prison population between 1993 and 2016 and the major factors contributing to the changes. The report finds that longer determinate sentences are being handed down by the courts and people are spending longer in prison. It looks at what has driven the increase, Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences, life sentences and recalls. Download the publication here

FUNDING: helping people into employment

Royal Bank of Scotland Skills and Opportunities Fund is providing grants of up to £35,000 to support organisations to help people in disadvantaged communities develop, create or access the skills and opportunities they need to enable them to get into work or start a business. Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of working in and/or with disadvantaged communities, demonstrate experience in measuring impact of the projects, have a turnover of less than £10 million or be a state funded school or college, have been trading for at least two years and be able to complete the project within 18 months of the award. The deadline for applications is 9th September. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: for dream projects

Charities in England, Scotland and Wales are eligible to apply for funding to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life. Applications to the Postcode Dream Trust must come from at least two organisations that have joined forces to deliver an innovative project. Grants of between £500,000 and £1 million are available to deliver a project in 2017-2019. Funding is allocated to projects that meet one of the following themes: early child development; helping refugees in our community; conserving our marine environment; reconnecting with the natural world; and engaging people with arts, culture and heritage. The deadline for applications is 15th September. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: participation in healthcare

NHS England's Celebrating Participation in Healthcare Community Grants programme is providing grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary sector organisations. The funding is for organisations to showcase the ways they have engaged and involved patients, users and the public in the improvement of health services. The goal is to highlight good practice and creativity in patient and public participation. The deadline for applications is 21st September. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: resilient communities

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to voluntary organisations in Greater Manchester from Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner's Active Citizens' Fund. The fund aims to build resilient communities, reduce demand for public services, lower environmental impacts and secure improvements in social capital, such as citizenship, neighbourliness, social networks and civic participation associated with general positive effects across the life course. There will be a series of events where potential applicants can get more information about the funding. The deadline for applications is 22nd September. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: putting research into practice

'Putting Research into Practice' is The Butler Trust's annual conference [7th September, Cambridge, free]. The event aims to bring together managers from across UK prison and probation services with leading academics from around the world, with the intention of helping to put their research findings into practice. To reserve a place, please return this booking form as soon as possible (bookings will not be accepted after 19th August). Download the programme here

CLINKS PARTNER'S EVENT: devolution of commissioning

'Offender Management – Devolution and Local Commissioning' is a Academy for Justice Commissioning seminar [3rd October, Manchester, free]. The seminar will discuss proposals for devolution of commissioning for prisons and probation and the development of new delivery vehicles to achieve better outcomes. Kevin Lockyer from Adaptus L.L.P. will argue that an integrated system, which puts rehabilitation at its heart, should be designed and delivered at a local level. He will describe a blueprint for reform that would see the Government’s current programme of prison reform as the first step towards a radically different model of offender management. Find out more and book here

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS

  • Using the Equality Act 2010 | 7th and 8th September, London, free | Details
  • The future of crime and policing in London | 12th October, London, from £80+VAT | Details

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Job vacancies this week include: a Community Learning / Mental Health Co-ordinator for Back on Track [Manchester], a Bid Writer and Recovery Workers with The Nelson Trust [Stroud], a Policy and Communications Assistant and a Project Officer with Adfam [London], Trustees for Spark Inside [London], a Service Delivery Manager at Restorative Solutions [Hampshire], a Project Leader at DISC [Salford], a Communications and Campaigns Manager for Agenda [London], a Senior Family Support Worker with Ormiston Families [Norwich or King’s Lynn], a Crèche Leader with Brighton Oasis Project [Brighton], and a Research and Publications Volunteer with Prison Reform Trust [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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