Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 503 | 22nd September 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS BRIEFING: Farmer Review

Clinks has published a briefing on the final report of the Farmer Review. The review looked at the importance of strengthening prisoners’ family ties to prevent reoffending and reduce intergenerational crime. The briefing outlines the key findings and recommendations of the review, which was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in 2016 and carried out in partnership with Clinks. Its final report was published in August 2017 and welcomed by the Secretary of State for Justice. The review team, led by Lord Farmer and including Clinks, is currently working with the MoJ to support them in putting together an action plan based on the recommendations outlined in this briefing. Read the briefing here

CLINKS BRIEFING: drug strategy

Clinks has published a briefing on the Government's Drug Strategy, published in July. The briefing summarises the main aspects of the strategy and indicates what impact the strategy is likely to have on Clinks members. Clinks is supportive of the overall aims of the strategy which focus on both reducing drug use and supporting people in their recovery. However, although the Government recognises that fully funded services are essential for ensuring the aims of the strategy are realised, it is unfortunate that the strategy does not recognise or seek to address the challenging funding environment drug and alcohol misuse services are operating within. Read the briefing here

CLINKS BLOG: launch of the Farmer Review

In this blog, Oonagh Ryder, Clinks Policy Officer, discusses the launch event for the Farmer Review at the Centre for Social Justice. The event was attended by the Minister for Prisons and Probation, Sam Gyimah, officials from the Ministry of Justice and HM Prisons and Probation Service, and people with experience of the criminal justice system, including ex-prisoners and family members of people in prison. The event looked at policy and at practical examples of how to improve support for family and social ties for people in prison. Read the blog here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: multiple needs and political leadership

The Making Every Adult Matter Coalition, of which Clinks is one of the partners, has published 'Multiple needs: time for political leadership'. This publication looks at the government response to multiple needs, and is based on consultation carried out over the summer with experts by experience and frontline practitioners from our local partners. It asks the government to: commit to tackling both the causes and consequences of multiple needs; collaborate across government so every department is working together to address multiple needs; challenge local areas through setting a clear expectation that every local area must take effective action to support people with multiple needs; and invest by making sure flexible funding is available that encourages services to work together and allows them to respond to local needs. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: partnership for gender equity

Lancashire Women’s Centres and the Young Women's Movement Scotland have been chosen by American Band Bon Iver to partner with them during their forthcoming UK tour (taking place next week in Blackpool 25th September and Edinburgh 27th and 28th September). The charities will partner with the Bon Iver '2 a Billion' campaign, which is focussed upon gender equity, and will benefit from a donation of exclusive fan merchandise to support the fundraising efforts of the organisations, which includes tickets and exclusive merchandise for the shows. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: children with imprisoned parents

The Prison Reform Trust and Families Outside have put out a call for evidence on the impact on children when a mother goes to prison. The final report will make recommendations for good practice so that the best interests of children are considered at all stages of the criminal justice system. They would like to include the views of as many children and young people as possible. If you are working with children or young people (up to the age of 21) who have experience of a mother in the criminal justice system, they want to hear from you. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: merging to support families

Pact is merging with Send Family Link who provide services and support for families visiting women in custody at HMP Send. Andy Keen-Downs, Pact CEO said "Send Family Link has been a beacon of excellence and has provided caring, effective services for over two decades, which we will work hard to sustain in spite of a challenging reduction in statutory funding. We are delighted to welcome a great team of staff and volunteers to Pact, where we hope they will be happy and have opportunities to develop and link up with like-minded colleagues in the South East and nationally within the women’s prisons." Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prison education

The Ministry of Justice and HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) have released a prior information notice for prison education contracts. When the current contracts come to an end next year, they will be putting in place a new framework which will include a much wider variety of organisations. The purpose of this framework is to allow governors within HMPPS to contract with organisations in order to deliver education services within a specified number of locations under their mandate. This opportunity is not solely for large, national companies, and they hope to see local businesses, small/medium enterprises, and charities well represented. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S OPPORTUNITY: supported housing

Thames Valley Partnership is seeking someone to work on an Associate basis for a scoping study looking at the potential to develop a new supported housing project which would also encompass holistic support. This is a joint Big Lottery project which the Partnership is working on with Chiltern Area Quakers. The study needs to be completed by March 2018, with the possibility of further development work depending on the findings of the report. Find out more here

FUNDING: property and refurbishment

LandAid has extended the application period for its grants programme by two weeks. The funding is for projects that are in line with LandAid's 2017/2020 strategy and are one of the following types of capital building work: refurbishment, conversion and extension of existing buildings - of empty properties and also not-previously-empty properties or new building – using traditional methods built on site or using precision construction built off site in factories. UK organisations with charitable objectives are eligible to apply. Those with a strong track record and working in major UK cities are of a high priority. The deadline for applications has been extended from 15th September to 2nd October. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: disadvantaged children

The BBC Children in Need Main Grants programme is accepting applications for large grants of over £10,000 to support projects for up to three years. Not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply if they are supporting children and young people of 18 years and under who are experiencing disadvantage. The deadline for applications is 16th January. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: art from inside

The Koestler Trust’s annual UK Exhibition is open [21st September- 15th November, London, free] in the Spirit Level at London’s Southbank Centre. This is the 10th year the Koestler Trust has been in partnership with the Southbank Centre. This year the show is being curated by Antony Gormley on the theme of ‘Inside’. It includes tours of the Exhibition by former prisoners, and the opportunity to purchase some of the pieces. Find out more here

NON MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • Greater Manchester Youth Justice University Partnership annual conference 2017: Participatory Youth Practice | 25th October, Manchester, free | Details

PUBLICATION: rehabilitation revolution

The Centre for Social Justice has launched 'What happened to the rehabilitation revolution?', a report looking at how rehabilitation can be helped by a hung parliament, and how sentencers can strive to improve the rehabilitation situation. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Recovery Support Worker with The Nelson Trust [Stroud], a Partnership Analyst with YouTurn Futures [Luton], a Floating Support Worker with Adullam Housing [Bury], a Part Time Open Access & Assessment Worker with DISC [Scarborough], a Family Participation and Support Officer with Inquest [London], a Young People’s Circles of Support and Accountability Coordinator with Safer Living [Nottinghamshire], Project Support Roles with The Upper Room [London], and an Epic Peer Mentor with Women In Prison [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Nine nights in Rome, Florence or Venice from £179. Details
  • Tip of the week II: 20% off everything in the FitFlop store. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: 30% off at the Body Shop. Details

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