Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 460 | 28th October 2016

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS EVENT: keynote speaker confirmed

Bob Neill MP, chair of the Justice Select Committee, will be giving the keynote speech at Clinks' highly anticipated Annual Conference [2nd November, London, from £50]. Bob will be focussing on engagement of the voluntary sector with the Justice Select Committee, highlighting ways the sector can influence the political and public debate through the Committee. The conference will bring together the voluntary sector and other stakeholders to discuss the progressive work being carried out across England and Wales, but also the changes and challenges faced by the sector. Workshops will include: collaboration in the voluntary sector, how to involve service users and the impact they can have, and working together to keep women out of prison. This is your last chance to reserve one of the few remaining places! See the full programme and book your place here

CLINKS EVENT: children and families of offenders

Clinks, in partnership with i-HOP, is holding a conference [7th December, Taunton, £25] to support professionals working with the families and children of offenders in the South West. It will provide delegates with both a national and local picture of the changing criminal justice environment in regards to children and families as well as showcasing good practice. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to network with other local organisations, get up to date with the latest policy developments, and hear inspiring examples of best practice. Find out more and book here

CLINKS BLOG: family work in prisons

Clinks' Families Development Officer, Patrice Lawrence, has written a blog about her experience of attending a National Offender Management Service (NOMS) regional roadshow on the commissioning of services for the families of prisoners. NOMS put out a tender for family services for adult men in English prisons and organised a schedule of regional roadshows to meet with organisations interesting in bidding. The blog looks at the details of the tender, the challenges for the voluntary sector, and makes suggestions of ways the sector can continue to deliver innovative family work in prisons. Read the blog here

CLINKS REPORT: recruiting and training volunteers

The Justice Involving Volunteering in Europe project has published a good practice guide on the recruitment, training and support of volunteers working in the Criminal Justice System. This practical guide provides key insights into how to develop, implement and evaluate volunteer programmes in the Criminal Justice System in Europe. It includes information about common practices, simple instructions on how to deliver the most effective programmes and examples of previous programmes. Download the report here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE: catch up on the arts alliance conference

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance has posted a written account of their 2016 conference at HMP Askham Grange, York, held on the 5th October. The event highlighted the unique role of the arts in supporting rehabilitation, including promoting safe and secure prisons and improving outcomes for offenders across the prison estate and in the community. The account includes illustrations of the conference from artist Paul Gent. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: awards for prisoner rehabilitation

Prison Reform Trust is still accepting entries for the Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Rehabilitation, which celebrates outstanding rehabilitative work with prisoners done by a small charity or community group. Nominations are invited from prison governors and directors, with the emphasis on work that fosters personal responsibility and calls on people in prison, and ex-offenders, to help others through mentoring and such like. The closing date for nominations is 11th November. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: a distinct approach with young adults

The House of Commons Justice Committee has published a report on the treatment of young adults in the Criminal Justice System. The report finds that there is overwhelming evidence that the Criminal Justice System does not adequately address the distinct needs of young adults and that there is a strong case for a distinct approach. The Transition to Adulthood Alliance, a coalition of 15 organisations including Clinks, welcomes the report and believes its recommendations should be implemented in full and without delay. Read the T2A statement and download the report here

FUNDING: for community radio stations

The Community Radio Fund is open to applications from community radio licensees broadcasting under a community radio licence in the UK. There is £200,000 available for this round. There is no set level of funding. As a guideline, however, the average grant in the first funding round was £16,780, with grants ranging from £3,000 to £33,897. Priority will be given to applications that focus on long-term financial security. The deadline for applications is 16th November. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: rehabilitation and resettlement

Small grants of between £100 and £5,000, and large grants of over £5,000 are available from the Woodward Charitable Trust for charities with an annual income of less than £300,000. Applications must be in support activities including: children and young people who are isolated, at risk of exclusion or involved in anti-social behaviour; rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners and/or ex-offenders, and help for prisoners’ families; disadvantaged women; and community cohesion amongst minority groups. The deadline for applications is 16th December. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: celebrate a youth organisations achievements

Project Oracle will be holding a launch event [Evening of 2nd November, London, free] to mark their new start as an independent charity and set the scene for what’s to come. Project Oracle was London’s first children and youth evidence hub. The organisation empowers the youth sector to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The event will be an opportunity to thank those that have supported them over the years and welcome new supporters. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: future funding for supported housing

Homeless Link and Sitra are holding a webinar [3rd November, online, free] to explain what is known so far about the future funding of supported housing, what to expect in the near future, and to provide opportunities to have your questions answered. The funding of rents in supported housing remains an area of uncertainty for both homelessness organisations and those providing accommodation to other disadvantaged groups. Local Housing Allowance caps, rent reductions and alternative models of funding have all been areas of intense discussion for over a year now but agencies remain insecure as to what the future holds. Find out more and sign up here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: 21 years of music in prisons

Irene Taylor Trust is celebrating turning 21 with a live music event [22nd November, London, from £13.20] linking its work in prisons (Music in Prisons) and the community (Sounding Out and Making Tracks) with the help of guests including Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle, and Chaps Choir. The centrepiece of the celebration is a new piece of music and film, Bridges, for which the music was created by participants of Irene Taylor Trust's programmes. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: drama workshop leading

Synergy Theatre Project is offering a 5-week training course [7th November - 8th December, London, free] in drama workshop leading for ex-prisoners. You will learn practical techniques in delivering drama workshops for young people at risk of offending and try out those skills in a real workshop setting. No previous experience is required, just a commitment and a willingness to give it a go. The course will run for two sessions per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm. The application deadline is 2nd November. For more info and to sign up contact denise@synergytheatreproject.co.uk

PUBLICATION: rehabilitative prisons

RSA and Transition Spaces have published 'A matter of conviction', the final report of their Future Prison project, which set out to explore how prisons in England and Wales could better support rehabilitation. The report sets out a blueprint for a community-based rehabilitative prison and a policy framework to support such models. It finds that safety and staff numbers are critical to changing the purpose of prisons to one that is truly rehabilitative, but this needs to form the foundation of wider and deeper system change. Download the report here

OFFENDER HEALTH: preventing suicide in custody

NICE are looking for topic experts to join their preventing suicide in community and custodial settings public health advisory committee. They are seeking professionals from across different areas, specifically: a prison governor (safer custody lead) or prison officer, a police custody officer and a probation officer. They are looking to appoint candidates with topic expertise (including research or practice) in preventing suicide in custodial settings. The closing date for applications is 3rd November. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: NPS/Violence Reduction Mentor

Lifeline Project is recruiting a specialist NPS/Violence Reduction Mentor [£19,238 - 25,694 pro rata, HMP Highpoint, 17.5 hours a week] to work specifically with offenders affected by New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) use and violence. The role will provide therapeutic behaviour change interventions to targeted prisoners to support them on NPS and violence related issues, such as conflict, debt, wellbeing and resilience. They are looking for an experienced, resourceful and dynamic individual who can work effectively with this bespoke cohort of offenders and within a multi-disciplinary team. The closing date is 10th November. Find out more and apply here

FEATURED VACANCY: three roles at Revolving Doors Agency

Revolving Doors is looking for talented, passionate and committed people, eager to join a small but growing team that is working to make a real difference to the lives of people stuck in the revolving door cycle of crisis and crime. They are recruiting for three full time positions in London: a Research and Evaluation Officer/Senior Officer [£24-£26k; £27k-30k for Senior], an Engagement Worker/Manager [£24-26k; £28k-34k for Manager], and a PA to Chief Exec and Team Administrator [£25k-30k]. The deadline for applications is 9am on 9th November. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Job vacancies this week include: a Policy Manager with INQUEST [London], a Support Worker with Nacro [Nottingham], a Director of Development with Hestia Housing and Support [London], a Research and Development Officer with RAPt [London], the Chair of Trustees at Safe Ground [London], a Family Resettlement Worker with Barnardo’s [HMP Portland, Dorset], a Volunteer Coordinator with Back on Track [Manchester] and a Community Case Manager with Women in Prison [Woking]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Get a free £15 Halloween costume via cashback. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Trick to get £150ish of No7 beauty products for £39. Details
  • Tip of the week III: A 2-Night Northumberland stay with meals is £104.50pp. Details

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