Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 516 | 22nd December 2017

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In this week's edition...

LIGHT LUNCH NOTICE

This is the last Light Lunch of 2017. There will be no Light Lunch on the 29th December. To submit any articles for upcoming editions, please email Rhiannedd.Mclean@clinks.org by midday on a Wednesday to be featured in that week's edition. Wishing all our readership a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

CLINKS VACANCY: Communications Manager (parental leave cover)

We are recruiting a Communications Manager [parental leave cover] [£34,538 , London, full time 29th January – 11th May] who will be responsible for covering a period in which the Communications Manager will be absent. The post involves managing Clinks’ communications both externally and internally during this period. The post will deliver communications actions across the spectrum of communications disciplines including: digital communications, media and public relations, publications, marketing, social media and production of materials. They will ensure that Clinks’ communications are professional, clear, effective, and meet the needs of our members and other stakeholders. The deadline for applications is 10am 15th January 2018. Interviews will be held on 22nd January. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS BLOG: the government response to the Lammy Review

The government has responded to David Lammy’s Review which was published in September. Jess Mullen, Clinks Policy Manager, has written a blog which looks at key points from Clinks’ briefing on the review and considers what the government’s response says about these. The Review highlighted key points in the criminal justice system that produce unequal outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic people and made 35 recommendations to address this. The government’s response addresses each of David Lammy’s recommendations in turn as well as providing additional information about developments that will impact on this area. Read the blog here

CLINKS EVENT: Involving young people

Clinks is holding ‘Involving young people in youth justice services’ [27th February, Liverpool, from £25]. This meeting of Clinks’ service user involvement managers’ network, in partnership with Beyond Youth Custody, Peer Power and Everton in the Community will explore how we can make sure the voices of young people in youth justice services or at risk of offending are heard and acted on. Share your experiences, ideas, challenges and successes in involving young people in the services you work with, hear from young people and organisations leading the way in best practice, and discuss the latest changes to the youth justice system and policy making. Find out more and book here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE: bursary scheme

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) has launched a bursary scheme. A lack of funding can be a significant barrier to pursuing creativity. NCJAA's experience is that even small grants can make a big difference to developing talent and improving life chances. To meet this need it is launching the NCJAA bursary scheme for emerging artists with a lived experience of the criminal justice system. These will be small bursaries of £500 open to all members to support their training and development, organisational development, or to develop their specialist criminal justice expertise. Applications will be accepted from 1st February. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: policing children's homes

The Howard League for Penal Reform has published a report on policing children's homes. Police forces receive high call outs to children's homes. The report finds that police take their safeguarding duties extremely seriously, but forces are also spending considerable time and resources dealing with minor issues in children’s homes that could be dealt with internally. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: women facing violence

AVA and Agenda have launched a National Commission which is taking evidence on the issues experienced by women who have faced domestic and/or sexual violence and who have also faced multiple disadvantage (particularly problematic substance use and mental ill health). They are particularly interested in hearing about good practice, current challenges and ideas for improving responses. The deadline for submissions is 9th February. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: reforming prisons

The Secretary of State for Justice, David Lidington, has given a speech on prison reform plans entitled ‘Delivering safer and more secure prisons: the roots to rehabilitation’. In the speech, he sets out plans to ensure prisons are rehabilitative, ensure the safety of prison officers, reduce smuggling and illicit phone use, and improve support for prisoners on release. He says “[Prison's] purpose is to seek to rehabilitate prisoners, to use the time that they spend in custody to make it more likely that, after they’ve been released, they will live law-abiding lives, they will be able to accept their responsibilities as citizens and contribute positively to the community in which they live.’ Read the speech here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: community rehabilitation

The National Audit Office has published the findings of its investigation into changes to Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) contracts. It finds that the volumes of activity CRCs undertook in the first two years of their contracts were well below the levels expected when the contracts were let, while the number of people supervised was higher. It outlines the adjustments made by the Ministry of Justice to the contracts in 2017 in order to address sustainability concerns raised by the CRCs. Read the report here (PDF)

FUNDING: local community

Gregg's Foundation's Local Community Projects Fund is inviting applications for grants of up to £2,000 to not-for-profit organisations across Great Britain. Funding will support projects or equipment for those in need at the heart of local communities. Projects can support a variety of people: Disabled or suffering chronic illness, living in poverty, voluntary carers, homeless people, isolated older people and other demonstrable significant need. The deadline for applications is 9th March. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: cultural awareness

Friends Families and Travellers has produced 'Cultural Competency Training' [online, £30 for single users]. The course contains principles for better practice and learning opportunities about Gypsy and Traveller history, culture and more. The course can be completed in around 60 – 90 minutes and on completion, learners will receive a certificate to demonstrate their new knowledge and understanding of the Gypsy and Traveller culture and community. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: A Restorative Service Coordinator with Calm Mediation [Shepherds Bush], a Weekend Family Support Worker with The Jigsaw Centre [Leeds], a Group Work Mentor with Nacro [Middlesbrough], a Volunteer Co-ordinator with Sova [Harrow], a First Line Support IT Officer with Pact [London], an Area Manager (Modern Day Slavery) with Hestia Housing and Support [London], a Caseworker with St Giles Trust [London], and a Female Rural Outreach Worker with The Nelson Trust [Gloucester]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

DID YOU KNOW…?

We have many guides and toolkits to support the work of voluntary organisations that work in and around the criminal justice system. We also produce briefings for our members to ensure they stay up to date with the latest relevant policy and legislative developments. Browse our resources here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Three to seven nights in Malta, and flights, from £79. Details
  • Tip of the week II: A year's breakdown cover for £17.50. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: 30% off Domino's pizza when you spend £20. Details

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