Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 454 | 16th September 2016

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS EVENT: prison resettlement

'Alternative methods to prison resettlement' is a Clinks seminar [27th October, Birmingham, from £25] to explore what works in the American and Norwegian Criminal Justice Systems and how this can help inform the future of rehabilitation in the UK. The event will also look at the role of music in resettlement and crime prevention. We have invited Andy Laidlaw, Head of Reducing Re-offending at HMP Risley, and Sara Lee, Artistic Director of the Irene Taylor Trust, to share findings from their 2015 Churchill Travelling Fellowships. You will learn about effective alternative practice, and how it translates to the current prison reform agenda. Find out more and book here

CLINKS EVENT: analyse your impact

Clinks and Optimity are inviting staff from small to medium member organisations to a half-day workshop [9th November, London, free] where they can review a new online outcomes analysis tool designed to assess and evaluate the impact of voluntary sector organisations working in the Criminal Justice System. The 'Show our impact' tool calculates the impact and cost effectiveness of interventions based on information such as target population, costs of delivery, activities undertaken, and reoffending outcomes. By taking part, you will be providing important feedback for Optimity so they can refine the tool. If you are interested in attending the session, please register your interest before 30th September. For more information, and to register, click here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE EVENT: arts, culture and innovation in criminal justice

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance will be holding its annual conference [5th October, HMP Askham Grange] that will explore innovation and creativity in criminal justice reform. The event is aimed at prison governors, senior prison staff, heads of learning and skills, heads of reducing reoffending, Community Rehabilitation Companies and arts and voluntary sector organisations. The conference will see the launch of a new guide looking at how to commission arts projects in the Criminal Justice System in response to the Coates Review and Culture White Paper. The event will highlight the unique role of the arts in supporting rehabilitation. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: recruiting people with convictions

Unlock has launched a new website for employers to support companies in recruiting people with convictions and dealing with criminal records fairly. The Recruit! website provides a range of free, accurate and reliable guidance and tools to help companies develop, adopt and follow inclusive, fair and lawful policies and practices in the recruitment and retention of people with criminal records. It is a useful starting place for any employer looking to provide employment opportunities to people with criminal records. Visit the website here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: family services partnerships

Pact is seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in developing potential delivery and strategic partnerships for the upcoming National Offender Management Service family services contracts. In the first instance, please email a brief outline of your experience and areas of interest, together with contact details at senior management or trustee level, to development@prisonadvice.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: office space needed in London

ADVANCE Minerva is looking to find office space for up to three keyworkers in the London boroughs of Hounslow, Ealing, Hackney, Haringey, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The organisation supports women in the Criminal Justice System and women who may also be at risk of offending. The space should be female-only if possible due to the nature of the service and the vulnerability of some of the women with complex needs. It would also be near to local amenities and facilities for women. If you have office space to share, or could help in any way, please contact Krishna Tailor on 07534 999701 or krishna.t@advancecharity.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: reducing youth reoffending

Project Oracle is offering free evaluation support for youth justice organisations based in London looking to improve their ability to evaluate projects designed to reduce youth reoffending, or help young people exit gangs. This will include regular workshops and bespoke one-to-one support for a select group and training opportunities for a wider group offered on a first come first served basis. They are launching the programme at an event on 6th October in London. Find out more here

FUNDING: for young people

The Buttle Trust is inviting applications for their Estranged Young People programme, where individuals can access up to £2,000 to give them chances for change and unlock their potential. The package of support they offer contains three elements: support for an education, employment or training goal, as well as funding toward establishing a stable home environment and access to activities that help promote positive wellbeing. There is no deadline for this opportunity, but there is limited funding available. Find out more here

FUNDING: for projects in Wales

The Sainsbury’s Welsh Community Fund Programme is now open to applications from voluntary sector organisations in Wales. The maximum grant available is £500. Funding is for projects, services, activities or equipment that are aligned to the Sainsbury’s values of food, family, kids and health. Approach your local Sainsbury's store for more details. Find out more here

FUNDING: meeting the needs of children and families

The Nuffield Foundation’s Children and Families programme funds projects to help ensure that social policy and the institutions governing family life in the UK are best adapted to meet the needs of children and families. Charities can apply for grants to support research in child welfare and development, early years education and childcare, and child protection. Grants of between £10,000 and £350,000 are available. The deadline for outline applications is 10th October. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: make a difference to local communities

The Aviva Community Fund is offering grant funding of up to £25,000 to voluntary and community organisations for projects that will make a real difference to local communities. Projects must make a positive difference to people’s lives and address at least one of the following categories: health, disability and wellbeing, supporting the younger generation, supporting the older generation, sport in the community, environment, and community support. The public will be able to vote for their favourite projects from 21st October to 18th November 2016. Groups have an increased chance of winning if an insurance broker or financial adviser submits their entry and supports them. The deadline for project submissions is 11th October. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: tackling hate crime

The Home Office has launched the Hate Crime Community Project Fund. The aim of the fund is to work with affected communities to develop a range of pilot projects to tackle hate crime, by funding the development of innovative projects that support the delivery of the five key aims of the Government’s plan for tackling hate crime. The priorities are: preventing hate crime; responding to hate crime in our communities; increasing the reporting of hate crime; improving support for the victims of hate crime; and building our understanding of hate crime. Funding is available for projects at two levels, either £25,000 or £50,000. The Home Office expects to fund between six and eight projects. The deadline for applications is 8pm 14th October. Find out more here

FUNDING: for people experiencing multiple disadvantage

The Lloyds Bank Foundation is inviting applications for its Invest programme. The funding is intended for longer term core or direct delivery funding for charities which are delivering clear outcomes as a result of their work with people experiencing multiple disadvantage at one of the critical points in their life. Grants are available for between £10,000 and £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation funding for a further period of up to six years in total. The deadline for applications is 14th October. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS PARTNER'S EVENT: collaborative commissioning

The Academy for Justice Commissioning's next London Evening Seminar [19th October, London, free] will give an update on the key features of alliancing and alliance contracts. Alliancing is a way of creating a collaborative environment for commissioners and providers to work together even in a competitive world. Linda Hutchison of LH Alliances Ltd will share the successes, challenges and lessons learned from the many alliances she has been involved in. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: criminal justice lecture

The Howard League for Penal Reform is holding its annual Parmoor Lecture [20th October, London, free]. Chair of the Parole Board and former Chief Inspector of Prisons Nick Hardwick will deliver the lecture. He will address the priorities of his new role and reflect on some of the challenges ahead for the wider sector. There will be an opportunity for networking over refreshments afterwards. Book your place here

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS

  • Risk and Vulnerability in Prison Populations: a Global Crisis | 21st October, London, from £15 | Details

SURVEY: reducing reoffending research

An independent researcher from Middlesex University is carrying out research on behalf of the Ministry of Justice Data Lab. They would like to hear from organisations that run interventions or services partly or solely aimed at reducing reoffending. The aim of this research is to ascertain current understanding of the Justice Data Lab process and key success criteria for reoffending. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Respond to the survey here

FEATURED VACANCY: Prison Support Officer

Samaritans is looking for a Prison Support Officer [£28,199 per annum, full time, Surrey] to support the delivery of work in prisons through their Listener scheme. You will be supporting volunteers to deliver a high quality and consistent approach to running Listener schemes and will be coordinating and contributing to specific projects relating to the ongoing development and improvement of the scheme. They are looking for a candidate with experience of planning and leading on projects, experience of facilitating meetings, preparing papers and reports, along with excellent presentation skills. The closing date for applications is 9am 3rd October. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Job vacancies this week include: a Finance and Administration Officer with Restorative Justice Council [London], Case Officers with Sova [Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire, and Hemel Hempstead], a Female Housing Caseworker with St Giles Trust [HMP Send, HMP Bronzefield and Surrey community], a Volunteer Coordinator with Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshire Circles of Support and Accountability [home-based or York], a Chair of the Board of Trustees for Welsh Women’s Aid [meetings held in Cardiff], a Forensic Mental Health Practitioner for Together for Mental Wellbeing [London], a Policy and Communications Assistant for the Standing Committee for Youth Justice [London], a National Manager for Lucy Faithfull Foundation [Scotland], and a Project Administrator for Changing Lives [York]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Stay at a 5-star hotel in Corfu for a week with meals from £249pp. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Get an iPad Pro £120 cheaper than from Apple. Details
  • Tip of the week III: National Express is offering 12,000 £1 single coach fares until 30th September. Details

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