Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 521 | 2nd February 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS BLOG: charities must act now

In this guest blog Christopher Stacey, co-director of Unlock, discusses changes to the ‘automatic disqualification’ rules taking place in August. The changes mean that there will be more restrictions on those who may be eligible to run a charity. In advance of these changes people affected can apply for a waiver which will mean, if granted, they are no longer disqualified. Unlock, with support from Clinks, has published guidance called 'Leading charities with conviction' to help charities, as well as those involved in them, understand and prepare for changes to charity rules and its impact on people with criminal records. Christopher writes ' People need to act now in advance of the rules coming into force. It’s important that neither individuals nor charities think that these changes mean people with criminal records can’t be involved in charities – they can and they should'. Read the blog here

CLINKS BLOG: how can you show impact?

This guest blog by James Noble from NPC is an adaptation of a talk he recently gave at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal Affairs on how voluntary organisations in criminal justice can show their impact. He writes 'Voluntary organisations use resources. They use funding from sources such as foundations and commissioners, and they use volunteer time and energy. People in prison themselves give their time, and we rely on the efforts of prison and probation staff to enable the work to happen. So, asking whether the voluntary sector’s work is worthwhile, and makes a difference, is a legitimate question.' Read the blog here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLAINCE NEWS: bursary scheme

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is now accepting applications to its bursary scheme, open to emerging artists with a lived experience of the criminal justice system. Six bursaries of £500 will be awarded on a rolling programme from 1st April, to support artist training needs, organisational development or to develop specialist criminal justice expertise. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: rebalancing act

Kate Davies OBE, NHS England’s Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Services Commissioning, has written a blog which looks at what has happened in the year since the launch of 'Rebalancing Act', and how NHS England has supported it. Rebalancing Act was published by Revolving Doors as a resource for Police and Crime Commissioners and their teams, public health specialists, and people from local authorities. Kate writes 'Much has happened over the last year in terms of driving collaborative working to address the health inequalities faced by those within the criminal justice system. So it is timely to reflect on these achievements from a health perspective and look at what else needs to be done to improve health and reduce offending for people in detained and secure settings.' Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: young adults

Revolving Doors Agency and the Transition to Adulthood Alliance (T2A) have published a report, 'Spotlight on Young Adults'. The report showcases some of the work being undertaken by Police and Crime Commissioners across the country to improve criminal justice responses for young adults (18-25), the most likely age group to come into contact with the criminal justice system. This includes diversion and out of court solutions; targeted support; extending existing youth services; and engaging with young adults with lived experience. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: how to escape a loan shark

The Prison Radio Association has produced a film based on a true story about someone who borrowed from a loan shark upon leaving prison, a situation which quickly spiralled out of control. Prison can cause huge financial pressures for those inside, and their families. Many turn to loan sharks during their sentence, and after release. The Prison Radio Association has been working with Trading Standard’s England Illegal Money Lending Team to help raise awareness about the risks of borrowing from unofficial lenders, and encourage people to come forward and seek help if they’re affected. Watch the film here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prison safety

The government has published the latest 'Safety in Custody' statistics. Whilst prison deaths were down 17% from 2016 to 2017, the number of assaults and self-harm incidents continue to rise, with self-harm incidents up by 12% and assaults also up by 12%. Assaults on staff were up by 22%. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: youth justice

The Youth Justice Board has published statistics for the Youth Justice System in England and Wales for the year ending March 2017. They cover the number of children and young people (those aged 10 – 17) in the system, the offences they committed, the outcomes they received, their demographics and the trends over time. It finds a fall in reoffending among young people and children; an increase in restrictive physical interventions; a disproportional amount of black, Asian and minority ethnic children in custody and a rise in knife crime. Find out more here

FUNDING: small charities

The Garfield Weston Foundation has grants available up to £150,000 to celebrate the Foundation’s 60th anniversary. Its additional grants scheme is designed to support capital projects to benefit local communities in the UK. The deadline for applications is 30th June. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: website support

Applications to the Transform Foundation's 2018 Charity Website Grant Programme are now open for grants of up to £18,000. The grant enables charities to redevelop their website to increase online impact. Funding will cover the strategy, design, build, content strategy, training, and launch of a new mobile optimised website, with sophisticated marketing, fundraising, appeals, social media, e-commerce and website management tools. Applications are ongoing. Find out more here

OPPORTUNITY: severe mental illness

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is looking for people who use mental health services, and their carers and advocates to join the committee developing a guideline on rehabilitation in people with severe and enduring mental illness. NICE produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and provide social care support. The deadline to apply to be involved is 19th February. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: A Programme Development Officer with The IARS Institute [London], a Prison Data Officer with Social Interest Group [Wandsworth], a Project Manager with Wandsworth Community Chaplaincy Trust [Wandsworth], a Member of the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group with Clinks [London], a Development Administrator with The Koestler Trust [London], a Wellbeing Coordinator with Back On Track [Manchester], and a Youth and Community Support Worker (part-time) with Adfam [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: 33% discount on food at Beefeater. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Two weeks in South Asia including tours and meals from £449. Details
  • Tip of the week III: 20% discount on Oasis sale items. Details

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