Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 501 | 8th September 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS STATEMENT: Lammy Review

Clinks has published a statement in response to the publication of the Lammy Review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) individuals in the criminal justice system. Anne Fox, Clinks' CEO says “For too long we have lived with the knowledge that racial inequality exists in our criminal justice system. We have talked about it but not enough action has been taken. Government must take the opportunity to make real change. We welcome David Lammy’s review and hope that it provides the kick-start we all desperately need to make our justice system more equal and just." Read the statement here

CLINKS NEWS: have loans worked for you?

Clinks is looking for case studies of the successful use of loans and social investment. The voluntary sector working in criminal justice receives a lower level of social investment than the rest of the sector. We want to support the sector to explore whether social investment could help strengthen its sustainability. We’ll publish the case studies and showcase them at events to demonstrate how organisations have used the investment and for what. If you would be interested in providing a case study, please email kate.aldous@clinks.org

CLINKS NEWS: publications list

We have listed our most recent reports, briefings and responses on our latest publication list. Our briefings ensure members stay up to date with the latest relevant policy and legislative developments; and our guides and resources inform your work on topics including service user involvement, volunteering and offender health. You can download a copy here

CLINKS BLOG: employment and people with convictions

This guest blog by Adriana Paice of The Exceptionals looks at employment for people in the criminal justice system and introduces a new resource helping businesses employ people with convictions by connecting them with relevant organisations who provide training, recruitment and ongoing support. She writes 'There are simply not enough employers actively recruiting ex-offenders. We want to change this disjunct and inspire more businesses to see this community as an overlooked pool of talented people who make for exceptional employees – skilled, committed and driven." Read the blog here

CLINKS BLOG: putting prisoners at the heart of services

In this guest blog Amanda Sherriff from EDP shares five ways she has put service user engagement at the heart of her work at HMP Dartmoor. Amanda is the Voluntary Sector Co-ordinator for Clinks’ Good Prison Project at HMP Dartmoor and HMP Exeter. She writes: 'I am very passionate about service user involvement, so I wanted to ensure my role in promoting and enabling access to the voluntary sector was shaped by the prisoners themselves'. Read the blog here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE VACANCY: Communications and Membership Officer

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is seeking a Communications and Membership Officer. The alliance is looking for a dynamic individual with excellent attention to detail to effectively deliver the communications and membership engagement priorities for their membership network. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the role of the alliance as the go-to network for arts in criminal justice news and information via their website, e-bulletins, social media platforms and printed materials. They will also be responsible for membership engagement including developing good practice schemes by utilising effective communication. The closing date is Monday 25th September, 12 noon. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: black, Asian and minority ethnic women

The Prison Reform Trust has published 'Counted Out', a report on the inequalities experienced by many black, Asian and minority ethnic women in the criminal justice system. The report states that black and mixed ethnicity women are more than twice as likely as white women in the general population to be arrested, and that black women are also more likely than other women to be remanded or sentenced to custody. They are 25% more likely than white women to receive a custodial sentence following a conviction. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: restorative justice

Restorative Thinking Limited is seeking new partners to deliver its Restorative Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme and Restorative Parenting programme, via licensing agreements. The programmes use a multi-strand approach of dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, solution focused therapy and developmental psychology. They draw on restorative principles and skills, giving participants practical strategies to develop positive self-talk, take responsibility, resolve conflict and repair harm. For more information contact Mrs Lesley Parkinson at lesley@restorativethinking.co.uk  

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: impact of cycling

Life Cycle has released its impact report 2016-2017. The report shows what its community cycling projects have achieved. It includes an update on Life Cycle's work at HMP Bristol teaching bike mechanics to prisoners. Lukas, who found himself in prison age 61, says “Being in the bike workshop is the best medicine. You don’t think about your problems as you are concentrating on your work. I know if I’ve done a good job or not. (You) go back to the cell and think about whether the bolt was too tight / not tight enough… In prison you have no control over what happens to you, but in (the workshop) you feel more like a human being.” Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: reducing drug related deaths

Addaction UK, as part of Collective Voice along with the NHS Substance Misuse Provider Alliance, has produced guidance to try and reverse the number of drug related deaths. Recommendations include providing tailored treatment and guarding against the forced reduction or premature removal of treatment in order to meet targets and having clear protocols to manage the risk of overdose. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: treatment of BAME individuals

The Lammy Review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) individuals in the criminal justice system has been published. BAME people make up 25% of the prison population and over 40% of young people in custody, despite being only 14% of the population. MP David Lammy’s review highlights key points in the system which produce unequal outcomes for BAME people and makes clear recommendations for addressing these. It finds BAME people's trust in the system is low, and recommends that robust systems are put in place to ensure fair treatment and restore trust. Find out more here

FUNDING: creating change with rugby

Comic Relief - Try for Change has launched a grants programme for England. The programme is intended for organisations which use rugby union, its values or the rugby community to tackle some of the biggest issues facing society. The funding is for projects which will have a significant and lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in England. Grants of between £25,000 and £100,000 are available to cover two to three years of activity. The grant must be greater than 25% of the total project cost. The deadline for applications is 2nd October. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: safeguarding and leadership

Safe Innovation Projects is running 'Leadership in Dynamic Safeguarding' [multiple dates, Birmingham or London, £49.95]. This course aims to support people to develop leadership strategies and explore the systemic changes required to rethink community enablement and dynamic safeguarding in the company of a wide range of policy makers and practitioners. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: policing the community

The Howard League for Penal Reform is holding a 'Policing the community’ conference and Community Awards 2017 [8th November, London, from £120]. This one day conference will provide an opportunity for delegates to explore best practice in policing and diversion from crime and custody. The conference will explore innovations in policy and practice in relation to child arrests and ‘looked after’ children, policing and adults, and race and the criminal justice system. The conference will also include the Community Awards 2017, recognising best practice and the country’s most successful community projects encouraging desistance from crime. Find out more and book here

OPPORTUNITY: supporting people in Latvia

St Luke's Association in Latvia is seeking support and partnerships to continue its unique work helping prisoners and former prisoners' rehabilitation in Latvia. St Luke's is looking for long-term financial or material support, opportunities to network and share experience, exchange visits and partners for the acquisition of EU and other international funds. It would especially like to work with social enterprises. It is also interested in partnering with academic institutions to become a place of practice for social field research. If you are interested, please email Martin Kruklis at martins@stlukegroup.lv

FEATURED VACANCY: Case Managers

Achieve North West Connect is recruiting four Case Managers [£20,000- 25,617, HMP Risley, Salford, and two other locations tbc, full time]. The role of the case manager is to engage and work with eligible offenders, providing a case management approach to the delivery of employment, training and education interventions on a one to one and group basis. This will include the delivery and assessment of accredited courses and employability-related training. The role will require liaison and referral to external agencies who can provide further support. The case manager will complete comprehensive records on a Case Tracking and Assessment System. The deadline for applications is September 15th. Find out more and apply here

FEATURED VACANCY: Integrated Offender Management - Project Manager

YouTurn is seeking an Integrated Offender Management - Project Manager [£40,000, Bedfordshire, full time] for the Integrated Offender Management (IOM) programme. IOM is a multi-agency initiative which aims to reduce reoffending by targeting repeat and prolific offenders. The scheme has delivered significant reductions in reoffending across the county by providing targeted support and supervision to service users from a range of partners. In Bedfordshire, the co-ordination and management of IOM is undertaken by YouTurn Futures. The post holder will lead on the co-ordination of the IOM scheme, ensuring the delivery of YouTurn Futures’ responsibilities to partner organisations. The deadline for applications is Monday 25th September. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Lead Youth Worker with Disc [Calderdale], a Tenancy Sustainment Officer with Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd [Buxton], HM Inspectors with HM Inspectorate of Probation, a Standards, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Manager with Restorative Justice Council [Oval], an Apprenticeship - Recovery Support with The Forward Trust [Vauxhall], a Claims & Compliance Officer with Northern Inclusion Consortium [Darlington], an Epic Peer Mentor with Women In Prison [London], and a Play Specialist with Pact [South Yorkshire]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

DID YOU KNOW...

...Members get large discounts or free entry to all our events? We run quarterly criminal justice forums, and specialist events for service user managers and women’s services providers around the country. We also run engagement consultations with the NHS and HMP Inspectorate. Get involved and get your voice heard. Find out more here

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