Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 477 | 17th March 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS REPORT: voluntary sector collaboration

Clinks and Centre for Justice Innovation have published 'Why we collaborate', a report exploring voluntary sector collaboration in the criminal justice system. It looks at how voluntary organisations collaborate, what makes it work, and why it sometimes fails. The report showcases four case studies and seeks to draw conclusions about the motivation for collaboration, the impact which it can have and the factors which underpin successful collaboration. Nathan Dick, Head of Policy and Communications at Clinks has written a blog discussing the report. Read the blog and download the report here

CLINKS RESPONSE: police and crime plan

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) and Clinks have submitted this joint response the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime’s (MOPAC) consultation on their Police and Crime Plan 2017-18. The response outlines the issues highlighted by voluntary sector organisations during LVSC’s consultation with their Safer Future Communities network, focusing on engagement of the voluntary sector, tackling inequalities and meeting the needs of vulnerable people. The recommendations include that the Metropolitan Police Service should seek to build positive communication links with refugee and migrant communities, that MOPAC should develop and publish a strategic plan for tackling inequalities for black, Asian and minority ethnic people within the criminal justice system in London and that MOPAC should utilise the learning from the Making Every Adult Matter coalition in order to inform its approach to devolution. Read the response here

CLINKS VACANCY: Administration Assistant

We are looking for a motivated individual to provide a wide range of administrative support for the Clinks team at our offices in central London. The role involves helping to maintain our databases and directories, providing membership and events support, diary management and assisting colleagues with a wide variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of Clinks. The post is full time and fixed term until 31st March 2018. The salary is £18,746 per annum plus 6% pension contribution. The deadline for applications is 7th April at 5pm. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS NEWS: join the RR3 advisory group

Clinks is currently recruiting two specialist members to the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3). The group meets quarterly with the purpose of building a strong and effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), providing expertise and voluntary sector representation to the MoJ in relation to their policy developments. One role is reserved for an individual with experience of supporting people with substance misuse issues in the criminal justice system, and one for someone involved in the senior management of a larger scale voluntary organisation. If you would like to apply for one of the roles, please visit our website to see the person specifications. The deadline for applications is 7th April. Find out more here

CLINKS NEWS: Consultants Directory

We are considering the idea of extending our Consultants Directory to Clinks members for free, so that voluntary organisations who want to offer consultancy can promote their skills, knowledge and experience. Clinks’ popular Consultants Directory holds clear and concise contact information and brief profiles of consultants working with voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system. It is currently only open to consultants paying a fee to advertise their services to voluntary organisations. 400 users a month search the directory and use its filtering system to find consultants and access their expertise quickly. We are trying to get a sense of whether this is something that would be of interest to members. If so, please contact events@clinks.org

CLINKS BLOG: the voluntary sector in prisons

In this guest blog Marie Waterman, the Voluntary Sector Co-ordinator at HMP Guys Marsh, highlights the benefit to the prison of her role in bringing voluntary services together and supporting their day to day work. She discusses Clinks' Good Prison project which works across three prisons in the South West: HMPs Dartmoor, Exeter and Guys Marsh. She highlights five key ways prisons can benefit from having a voluntary sector co-ordinator, including capturing the voices of those within the prison, and enabling a dialogue between the sector and prison. Read the blog here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: housing first

Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM), a coalition of Clinks, Homeless Link and Mind, has responded to 'Housing First: housing-led solutions to rough sleeping and homelessness', a report from the Centre for Social Justice. MEAM welcome its publication and recommendations. A range of responses are needed to end homelessness and Housing First has a vital role to play. A successful Housing First model depends on having coordinated, cross-sector support in place for the range of multiple needs that people experience. Read the response here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: women centred reform

Women in Prison has published 'Corston + 10', a report which reviews the progress made since the release of the Corston Report ten years ago. The Corston report made 43 recommendations for women centred reform in the criminal justice system. 'Corston + 10' highlights a number of areas for the government to consider including funding for women's centres, greater use of alternatives to custody and the need for co-ordinated collaboration between agencies. Read more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: mentoring services

PLIAS' Links Mentoring Programme, funded by Esmée Fairbrain Foundation, has been accredited with the Approved Provider Standard by NCVO. The NCVO Mentoring and Befriending’s Approved Provider Standard supports safe and effective practice in mentoring and befriending. The goal of PLIAS' project is to support people with a criminal record to resettle back into society with the help of volunteer mentors. Read more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: supported housing

Homeless Link has launched its ‘Supported Housing Alliance’ initiative. It encompasses a dedicated policy resource; a refreshed training and consultancy offer; and a number of other benefits that aims to grow to meet the needs of their members across the spectrum of housing, care, health and support. In 2016 Homeless link merged with Sitra and this continues the Sitra work under the Homeless Link brand, and aims to build on Sitra's legacy. Rick Henderson, Chief Executive of Homeless Link, comments: "I am pleased to announce the creation of this new initiative which is designed to promote the interests, and meet the needs, of supported housing residents and providers in England". Read more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Transforming Rehabilitation

The Justice Select Committee will hold the first of two evidence sessions on Transforming Rehabilitation on 21st March. In preparation for the Government’s announcements, expected in April, on its review of Transforming Rehabilitation, the Committee is taking evidence from a range of stakeholders about the reasons for the challenges with the implementation of the programme and potential mechanisms for overcoming them. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspection of probation

HM Inspectorate of Probation will be inspecting work in Gloucestershire during the weeks commencing 8th May and 22nd May. If you have any queries about this, please contact HMI Probation (Enquiries) mailbox at: HMIP.Enquiries@hmiprobation.gsi.gov.uk

VOLUNTARY SECTOR: Volunteers Week

NVCO is holding a volunteers week 1st-7th June. The theme is ‘You make the difference’. If volunteers make a difference to your charity, community or organisation, Volunteers Week is a chance to show them your appreciation through events and celebrations. Find out more here

FUNDING: grass roots organisations

The Edge Fund will fund around 30 grass-roots organisations campaigning against systems that cause injustice. The £40,000 fund is to be split between 30 organisations that are taking action for a just, equitable and sustainable world, work that challenges abuses of power and aims to bring an end to the systems that cause injustice. This could be economic systems, political systems, or any system that discriminates against people based on their identity or background (e.g. class, ability, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexuality, age or other factors). The deadline for applications is 17th April. Read more here

AWARDS: housing needs

BSHF World Habitat Awards is open to submissions. A prize of £10,000 and an award will be given to two winners for projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems. All entries will be assessed and up to 12 projects will be shortlisted by an assessment committee. Shortlisted projects are then evaluated by an independent advisory group. Any individual, organisation or government who has an innovative and practical solution to housing needs and problems from any country of the world can apply. The deadline for submissions is 1st March 2018. Read more and apply here

SURVEY: juvenile radicalisation

PRALT's 'The prevention of juvenile radicalisation’ project is collecting lessons learned in the UK by organisations working with any extremist/radicalized groups or individuals, to showcase in a judicial training manual. PRALT aims to make judicial services more aware of the risks of prison sentencing for people with extreme ideologies, as well as the positive outcomes of disengagement, de-radicalisation and preventive approaches outside of prisons. Their work promotes more resources going into effective de-radicalistion programmes as alternatives to detention. Take the survey here

NON MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • Westminster Briefing on The Prisons and Courts Bill 2017 | 23rd March, London, from £185 | Details
  • The Voluntary Sector in Criminal Justice: Setting the Research Agenda | 5th-6th June, Sheffield, from £55 | Details
  • Government funded courses from Task | various locations and dates depending on course, free | Details
  • 'Through the gate support for people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities: Where next?' | 20th March, London, free | For information email frances.good@revolving-doors.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: an Administrator with Changing Lives [Blackburn], Engagement Team Members with User Voice [Various], a Peer Supporter with Together for Mental Wellbeing [East London], an IARS Sales Agent with The IARS International Institute, a Pause Bristol Practise Lead with One25 [Bristol], a Waking Night Worker with Adullum Housing [Buxton], a Steps Mental Health Discharge Worker with Social Interest Group [Luton], a Temporary Housing Officer with DISC [Bradford], a Domestic Abuse Worker with Change, grow, live [St Leonards-on-Sea] and a Night & Weekend Support Worker with Housing for Women [Lewisham]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: All inclusive holiday in Corfu for 3 nights from £149. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Mothers Day family photoshoot for £9. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: Free First Aid app. Details

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