Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 480 | 7th April 2017

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In this week's edition...

LIGHT LUNCH NEWS: Easter hiatus

There will be no Light Lunch next week due to the Easter break. Light Lunch will be back as usual on the 21st April.

CLINKS BRIEFING: transgender people

Clinks has published a briefing that outlines the core principles of the Ministry of Justice’s review into the care and management of transgender people in contact with the criminal justice system (CJS), and the new Prison Service Instruction (PS1 17/2016) which it informed. The conclusions from the review and the corresponding PSI represent significant progress in recognising and addressing the needs of transgender people in contact with the CJS. Clinks is pleased to see that there is now a clear acknowledgement of the need to respect each individual within the gender identity they wish to express and increased clarity and transparency around decision-making processes. Read the response here

CLINKS NEWS: speaking to our members

Clinks has a new video online. We asked our members, partners and other stakeholders 'Which Clinks services do you value the most and why?' at our annual conference. The video shows their answers, such as "Clinks give us real insight into what's going on in the UK criminal justice system", and "Clinks sits in that space between Government making policy and on the ground in delivery". Thank you to everyone who took part. Watch the video here

CLINKS NEWS: female offender strategy

Clinks is submitting evidence to the Ministry of Justice to input into their Female Offender Strategy. To inform this we sent out a call for evidence this week to specialist organisations working with women. If you would like further information please contact Oonagh.Ryder@clinks.org

CLINKS NEWS: women's networking forum

The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Women's Networking Group notes from the January meeting are now online. Nine voluntary sector organisations were represented at the meeting, including the partner organisations. The notes aim to give a brief overview of some of the key issues that were discussed by both partners and attendees, including that organisations felt that there is a lack of recognition by commissioners and some statutory service providers that women have specific, unique needs and the value of gender-specific services is being lost. Find out more and read the notes here

CLINKS BLOG: socially enterprising prisons

In this guest blog Charlotte Burrows, Director of Innovation and Growth at EDP Drug and Alcohol Services, looks at how EDP has developed a ‘socially enterprising prison’ model to support prisoners’ recovery. Charlotte writes "For us, socially enterprising environments are ones which support people to unlock their potential and make positive social changes. Where could this be more important than in a prison?". Read the blog here

CLINKS BLOG: autism in prisons

In this guest blog for World Autism Week Clare Hughes, from the National Autistic Society, discusses how autism accreditation is improving prison standards, and talks about how the training benefits staff and prisoners alike. Clare writes, "Although the exact number of autistic people in prison isn’t known, in HMYOI Feltham last year, they represented 4.5% of the population. Research has found that autistic people represent some of the most vulnerable people in the offender population." Read the blog here

CLINKS EVENT: women in the justice system

Clinks, Women’s Breakout, Women’s Resource Centre and Agenda are hosting the next in a series of networking forums [27th April, London, from £15] for voluntary sector organisations offering specialist services for women in the criminal justice system. The events aim to update attendees on policy news, provide networking and support and provide feedback to Clinks so we can represent your needs to the Government and other key stakeholders. Find out more and book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: young people leaving custody

Beyond Youth Custody (BYC) has released a report that highlights key lessons from the Youth in Focus programme, a Big Lottery Fund initiative which supported BYC and 15 voluntary sector projects across the country working with young people leaving custody. The report uses the characteristics identified from five years of BYC’s research as a framework for understanding and describing these lessons - that support for young people should have engagement and participation as a primary focus, and that it should be individually-tailored, continuous and coordinated. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: London gang prevention

Young people who are at risk of becoming involved in gangs and violent crime in south London are being targeted in a new Barnardo’s project called YouTurn, supporting pre-teens and teenagers in Lambeth, Southwark and Croydon to make better life choices. The YouTurn team will work directly with schools, community groups and families with the aim of supporting 1,200 young people including 300 young women. The three-year project is funded with £360,000 from the National Lottery and is based on a successful pilot run by Barnardo’s in Southwark and Lambeth between 2012 and 2015. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: foreign national prisoners

i-HOP has published a new briefing about the children and families of foreign national prisoners. The briefing summarises some of the key statistics regarding the imprisonment of foreign nationals and the impact on the outcomes of their children and families. It highlights the importance of professionals having an understanding of this issue in order to provide culturally sensitive support for families in this position. It also includes an awareness-raising poster, key statistics and examples of existing practice with foreign national prisoners’ families. Find out more and download the briefing here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: bereavement through addiction

Adfam and Cruse Bereavement Care recently launched the new BEAD website which brings together real life stories, practical and emotional advice and resources to help anyone who’s been bereaved through alcohol or drugs. The BEAD project is a partnership between Adfam and Cruse Bereavement Care that provides emotional and practical support and information for adults bereaved through alcohol or drugs. Support is delivered by peer support volunteers who have themselves been bereaved in this way and trained to provide support to others. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: new funding website

The Garfield Weston Foundation has launched its new website, aiming to make the process of applying for funding as straightforward as possible. The now mobile-friendly website features examples and guidelines on many of what the foundation has found to be the most challenging aspects of applying for funding. These include presenting fundraising plans and charity finances. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: mental health in prisons

The Joint Committee on Human Rights wants to hear views and experiences on how deaths in prison of people with mental health conditions and learning difficulties can be prevented. They especially want to hear from people with experience of being in prison (or being transferred between a prison and a secure hospital) while having mental health conditions, or with friends or loved ones with such experience. The deadline for submissions is the 31st April. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspection in Cumbria

HM Inspectorate of Probation will be conducting Quality and Impact Inspections in Cumbria during the weeks commencing 5th and 26th June. If you have any queries about this, please contact HMI Probation (Enquiries) mailbox at HMIP.Enquiries@hmiprobation.gsi.gov.uk

FUNDING: women in business

Colchester Business Enterprise Agency is offering aspiring Essex businesswomen the opportunity to see if their business idea is viable, without having to take the step of leaving their current employment position or committing to finance. 100 businesswomen will be provided with a complete start-up package worth over £2,000. 'In the Market for Success' is a fully funded programme that will include training workshops, help in writing a business plan, a virtual tenancy at Colchester business centre and other professional business support. The next course will commence 8th May. Find out more here

FUNDING: quality of life in Wales

Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust Regional Round for Wales is open for applications. The Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust aims to improve the quality of life of people who live and work in Wales. Grants of up to £7,500 are available for not-for-profit organisations in Wales that have a remit to serve a region or local authority-wide area. Funding is available for projects in the following four areas: sport, the arts, the environment and community. The deadline for applications is 1st July. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: military and custody spaces

'To Serve' is an artist discussion and screening event from FACT [6th April, Liverpool, free, booking required] exploring the spaces between military, custody and civilian life through the lens of collaborative artworks produced by veterans and artists, including the first public screening of The Separate System, a new commission produced by veterans at HMP Altcourse and HMP Liverpool with artist Katie Davies. Alongside The Separate System FACT will be showing FF Gaiden: Control (2016), by Larry Achiampong and David Blandy with veterans at HMP Altcourse. The event will be chaired by Dr. Emma Murray, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University. For more information contact emily.gee@fact.co.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: youth voices

IARS is running it's 5th International Conference 'Youth-led Solutions to Unemployment: The Voices of Young, Marginalised Carers' [27th April, London, £35 donation]. Focusing on young people from black, Asian, and Middle Eastern backgrounds, this international event will explore youth-led solutions to unemployment with the ultimate objective of bringing barriers down and informing policy and practice. Find out more and book your place here

PUBLICATION: a shared society

Civil Exchange has published 'A Shared Society? The independence of the voluntary sector in 2017'. The sixth in a series of annual health checks of the relationship of the state and the voluntary sector, the report explores the potential of the new context created by Brexit, including Theresa May’s personal commitment to a Shared Society, and looks at what needs to change to make that vision a reality. Clinks CEO Anne Fox contributes, alongside several prominent figures from the sector. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: an Older Offenders Researcher with Age UK [North Shields], a General Support Worker with DISC [Hull], Project Workers with Nacro [Grantham], Engagement Team Members with User Voice [Kent], a Short Term Placement with HM Inspectorate of Probation [UK], an Assistant Psychologist with The Lucy Faithfull Foundation, a Family Resettlement Support Worker with Barnardo’s [HMP Portland], a Board Member with Open Clasp Theatre, and Volunteer Cooking Co-ordinators with The Nelson Trust [Swindon or Gloucestershire]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

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  • Tip of the week II: 50% off the Mind Body Spirit Festival. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: 10% off Hotel Chocolat. Details

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