Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 531| 20th April 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS BLOG: HMI Probation report into probation supply chains

HMI Probation have published their report of a thematic inspection into probation supply chains. In this blog, Clinks, Head of Policy, Jess Mullen summarises the key points from the report with regards to the extent of the voluntary sectors involvement in supply chains and the quality of the provision provided by supply chains. Read the blog here

CLINKS OFFER: unlimited funding portal access

Have you joined Clinks yet? Join today and receive unlimited access to our funding portal. Joining Clinks is a great-value way to keep up to date with funding opportunities; our funding portal holds around 8,000 grant opportunities and we will keep you informed of other funding opportunities too.  As part of our commitment to supporting voluntary organisations, we would also like to offer you 20% off a year’s subscription if you subscribe before 31st 2018. Membership gives you other benefits too, such as copies of our latest publications, discounts on training and events, free postings on online job boards, and monthly policy and health newsletters. Membership starts at just £20 for the year and is free for organisations with an income of less than £30,000. For more information please contact Helen on helen.carter@clinks.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: arts and criminal justice

Do you work with someone who has recently been released from prison and has a keen interest in the arts? The Koestler Trust is looking for people in the London area with lived experience of the criminal justice system who would like the opportunity to receive bespoke Arts Mentoring from one of their specially trained Arts Mentors. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: young and homeless

Homeless Link has published its latest Young and Homeless report, funded by Land Aid and Comic Relief. The top three support needs of the young people that participated in the research were: not being in education employment or training (44%), a lack of independent living skills (41%) and mental health problems (35%). Despite the prevalence of mental health issues, 63% of respondents said there were significant barriers to young people accessing mental health services. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: behaviour that challenges

A report jointly published by the Prison Reform Trust and University of Leeds called 'Behaviour that challenges', examines sexual offending amongst people with learning disabilities and/or autism. It looks at the challenges faced both by the individuals themselves and the professionals and practitioners who work with them, suggesting practical ways forward and recommendations for improving outcomes. The report explores why people with learning disabilities and/or autism may get into trouble over an alleged sexual offence, which may include a lack of opportunity for appropriate sexual expression; limited knowledge about sex and sexuality; and cognitive distortions or poor understanding of the social sanctions attached to sexual offending. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: legal walk

The Howard League for Penal Reform is seeking people to join their team at the annual London Legal Walk on Monday 21st May 2018. The London Legal Walk is the largest gathering of legal professionals in the UK, all walking with friends, members and colleagues supporting access to justice. The Howard League is walking to raise funds for its legal team. Participants will have the chance to meet the team and find out more about their work. To get involved email Sophie.Lumsden@howardleague.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: men affected by substance misuse

Adfam has a guide for men coping with a family member's addiction. Men often feel uncomfortable accessing certain types of support, or think that services aren't able to meet their needs. This booklet is designed especially for men and contains real-life stories and key information on dealing with someone else's drug or alcohol use. This is part of the  'Journeys' series of resources which Adfam has updated with the latest information. Read the booklet here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: transforming rehabilitation

HMI Probation has released a thematic report on supply chains which finds that “Probation reforms have failed to deliver the aim of ensuring that voluntary and third sector organisations play a central role in providing specialist support to offenders, according to Dame Glenys Stacey, HM Chief Inspector of Probation”. Clinks forthcoming third and final report of the trackTR project will include further detail on the experiences of 132 organisations, the impact on those who need their services and what needs to change. Read our response here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: changing lives

HMPPS has launched campaign 'Changing Lives Together', which aims to recognise the many ways that organisations help people within the criminal justice system to change. It will be sharing its own stories through social media and wants voluntary organisations to get involved. There is a toolkit to support this work. Find out more here

FUNDING: women's voices

Rosa has launched the third round of its grants programme ‘Voices from the Front Line’ which supports women’s organisations to shine a light on their fight for gender equality in the UK. It offers funding from £300 to £3000 to support charitable advocacy work across Rosa’s four pillars of leadership and representation, safety, health and economic justice. The deadline for applications is 29th May. Find out more here

FUNDING: reaching communities

The Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities has grants of over £10,000 in England, to voluntary and community organisations or social enterprises for up to five years. It can fund project activities, operating costs, organisational development and capital costs. It support ideas that meet three funding priorities: bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities; improve the places and spaces that matter to communities; and that enable more people to fulfil their potential by working to address issues at the earliest possible stage. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S event: sex work and addiction

The Nelson Trust is holding its Annual Conference [21st June, details tbc] ‘From SWOP to EXIT - Approaches to transcending street sex work and addiction’. This event will explore and advocate for systemic changes in approaches to street based sex work and addiction.  This event is aimed at statutory and voluntary services, community based street sex worker and addiction services, health and social work professionals. To book your place please contact: melissa.atherton@nelsontrust.com

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: A Project Manager with Safer London [London], an Operational Manager with Brighton Homeless Trust [Brighton], a Research Support Volunteer with The Forward Trust [Oval], a Vocational Generalist Lecturer with Weston College [HMP Portland], a Senior Resettlement Worker with Shelter [HMP Lincoln], an Advice Line Caseworker with Prisoners Advice Service [London], a Marketing and Communications Officer with Geese Theatre [Birmingham], a Trustee with Back On Track [Manchester], and Women Poets/Writers with Safe Ground [flexible]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Free food and travel if you're running the London marathon this weekend. Details
  • Tip of the week II: 75% discount on giant garden games. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Discount pet food from Harringtons. Details

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