Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 464 | 2nd December 2016

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: do you want to be a better manager?

Would you like to be able to manage individual performance and effectively address performance challenges? Would you like to set priorities and monitor results? We’re planning a 2-day training course in London with a highly participative programme run by the Management Centre. We believe in supporting a robust and well-equipped voluntary sector, and would like to offer our members this course to unlock the potential within their teams and strengthen their ability to achieve further success. We are currently looking to gauge interest in the course, for further information and to register your interest please email helen.carter@clinks.org

CLINKS SURVEY: we need to hear your story

It’s vital that as many voluntary organisations as possible respond to Clinks' State of the sector survey - this is your chance to influence policy and practice. Your anonymised responses will contribute to a report which will be shared with our network of 15,000 contacts and sent to key policy decision makers. The information you told us in last year's survey was presented to Ministers at the Ministry of Justice, senior officials at National Offender Management Service, at the Office for Civil Society, in various submissions to Lords and Commons select committees, and to the Government Relations Team at No.10. Please take 25 minutes to evidence the challenges you and your beneficiaries are experiencing and share your successes, so we can advocate on your behalf. The deadline for responses is 16th December. Complete the survey here

CLINKS BLOG: transgender people in the justice system

Clinks' Policy Officer Nicola Drinkwater has written a blog that summarises the key conclusions of a review into the care and management of transgender people in contact with the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The review sought to develop recommendations to shape prison and probation services for transgender people. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has now published conclusions from the review. After engaging with the review process and submitting our own response, it is very positive to see the MoJ and National Offender Management Service respond to the concerns and issues raised by us and other partners. Read the blog here

CLINKS BLOG: grants awarded to support prison reform

National Offender Management Service has announced the latest projects to be awarded grant funding as part of its £1.7 million grant programme to give the voluntary sector an opportunity to work in the six reform prisons to test new approaches. Nathan Dick, Clinks' Head of Policy of Communications, has written a blog providing more detail. The projects cover a wide range of topics, from developing in-cell workout models, art projects for fathers and their children, community food growing enterprises and healthy living courses. Nathan says, "Clinks members tell us that grants remain a vital source of funding, and in many cases voluntary organisations are reliant upon them to do their work." Read the blog here

CLINKS EVENT: families and children of offenders

Clinks, in partnership with i-HOP, is holding a conference [7th December, Taunton, from £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. If ticket or travel costs are prohibitive, please contact us at events@clinks.org. Find out more and book here

CLINKS EVENT: substance misuse in prison

What should substance misuse services in prisons be like? Clinks is holding two consultation events [8th December, London | 13th January, Leeds | free] in partnership with NHS England to help them review the service specification for substance misuse services in prisons. Open to current and former service users, families, and voluntary sector representatives, these events will provide an opportunity to feed back on the current specification, what is working well, and what more needs to be done. Find out more and register here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE EVENT: prison life through the lens

How can film and photography change public perception about prison life? This year, the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance's annual Anne Peaker lecture [7th December, London, £10] will focus on the use of photography and film in criminal justice settings. It will look at how different media can reveal life behind prison doors, and how film and photography can be powerful tools for sharing stories. The event will see artist and photographer Edmund Clark share his experience of being the Artist in Residence at HMP Grendon, and how working in the prison has influenced his creative practice. Edmund's lecture will be followed by a panel discussion looking at questions surrounding the use of media in criminal justice settings. Book your place here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: perspectives of people with multiple needs

Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM), a coalition of Clinks, Homeless Link and Mind, has published a video exploring 'Walking the Frontline', an exhibition sharing the ideas and perspectives of people with multiple need and those who support them. Since the summer, visitors to Birmingham’s Centre for Voluntary Action (home to BVSC) have had a chance to explore the exhibition, which marked the end of the Voices from the Frontline programme and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in MEAM's influencing work, both funded by Lankelly Chase. Watch the video here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: children and families' experiences

i-Hop is developing a 'Message for Professionals' blog space. They’re looking for contributions from offenders' children and families who want to share thoughts and experiences with the professionals supporting others in similar situations. They are also keen to hear from parents looking to reflect on the impact of their offending on their children. The blogs will be published on the i-Hop website, and promoted to their membership and via Twitter, so as many professionals as possible hear what children and families have to say. Read more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: mental health of young people

Beyond Youth Custody report 'Trauma and young offenders: a review of the research and practice literature' finds that young people in the Criminal Justice System have a disproportionate amount of trauma in their backgrounds, which must be identified and responded to effectively. The report presents findings from a review of the research and practice literature concerning trauma in the backgrounds of young people who offend. It highlights what is currently known about trauma and identifies the importance of this knowledge for effective resettlement practice. Read more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

What are the challenges faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in contact with the Criminal Justice System (CJS)? The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry into the effectiveness of government policy in tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and what areas of public life still include barriers to equality. Clinks will be producing a response to the inquiry, looking at inequalities and specific challenges for Gypsy Roma and Traveller people in contact with the CJS. We are seeking views from organisations with experience and expertise in these issues. To feed into Clinks' response, please contact Oonagh.ryder@clinks.org by Friday 23rd December.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Charities Act postponed

The automatic disqualification of trustees and senior managers with criminal convictions under the Charities Act will no longer be introduced in April 2017 and has been delayed until September 2017. The government has pushed back the introduction of the rules after hearing concerns that it could leave many charity staff working illegally. Read more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: tell prison inspectors what you think

HM Inspectorate of Prisons, the independent organisation that reports on all prisons in England and Wales, is currently reviewing how they inspect prisons. As part of the review, they are carrying out a short online survey to find out what prisoners’ friends and family members think is important. The survey is open until 31st January 2017. Complete the survey here

FUNDING: law and human rights based approaches

The Baring Foundation’s Strengthening the Voluntary Sector programme aims to support charities to use the law and human rights based approaches effectively in their work. Funding is available through two streams: Grants of up to £30,000 are available for Training, Education and Capacity Building, and grants of up to £150,000 are available for Applied Projects tackling discrimination and disadvantage directly and safeguarding the freedom of purpose, action and voice of the sector. The deadline for applications is 23rd January 2017. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: disadvantaged people in the North East

Greggs Foundation is inviting applications to its North East Core Funding Programme. The programme awards grants to charitable organisations operating in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Teesside and based in areas of high deprivation. Priority will be given to smaller organisations with fewer employees. Grants of up to £15,000 per annum for up to three years are available to organisations that are supporting otherwise disadvantaged people. The deadline for applications is 1st March 2017. Read more here

CLINKS PARTNER'S EVENT: social mobility for young people

In this Academy for Justice Commissioning seminar [6th December, London, free] Ian Poree Director of Strategic Commissioning will explain how the National Citizen Service (NCS) has been set up to improve social engagement, social cohesion and enable better social mobility for young people. He will also offer an overview of how the organisation is investing in 15-17 year olds to build confidence, develop skills for life and work, serve local communities and will explore how NCS are preparing to re-commission services to engage the whole network to continuously learn and improve. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS EVENT: speech and language therapy

Prisoners Education Trust (PET) is holding a talk [12th December, London] by Nathaniel Swain, from the University of Melbourne, on his research into ‘Speech and language therapy for young offenders: Improving outcomes through educational gains.’ The talk will be based around the concept that young offenders are a vulnerable and marginalised group with critical speech, language, and communication needs. To attend the talk, please contact Robert at Robert@prisonerseducation.org.uk

BLOG: challenges of restorative justice

Why me?'s Restorative Justice (RJ) Coordinator, Louise Raven-Tiémélé, has written a blog on the ongoing challenges for restorative justice services. Louise writes about the different challenges the service has faced this year in supporting individuals through the restorative justice process and encourages practitioners to collaborate and communicate at every stage Read more here

BLOG: local charities day

Rob Wilson, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Civil Society, has written a blog about 'Local Charities Day', held by Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the 16th December. The day aims to put small, local charities and community groups into the spotlight. Rob says, "We want to highlight the small community groups and charities that are making a real difference to people’s lives and celebrate the unsung heroes working to improve their local neighbourhoods." Read the blog here

PUBLICATION: severe and multiple disadvantage in Cornwall

Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum has published the final report from a project aiming to transform the quality of life of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage in Cornwall. Working with women with complex needs and young people transitioning to adult services, the outcomes of this project will be used to influence local commissioners, focusing on a number of specified groups of people facing severe and multiple disadvantages. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Job vacancies this week include: a Rolling Recruitment Drug and Alcohol Practitioner with RAPt [Various Areas], a Project Development Keyworker - Female- with The Nelson Trust [Bridgewater], a Trainer/Assessor with St Giles Trust [Cardiff], a Support Worker with Changing Lives [South Shields], an Administrator with Rise Mutual [London], a Veterans Support Worker with Northern Learning Trust [Newcastle], a Support Officer - Offender Mentoring with Sova [York], a Group Worker - Resettlement with Nacro [Essex], and a Family Support Worker with Pact [North East London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Free winter car check at Halfords. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Free kids workshops at Pets at Home. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Selected free travel with Megabus between 9th January and 9th February 2017. Details

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