Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 536 | 25th May 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS VACANCY: Policy Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our highly respected policy team as a Policy Officer [£26,211pa, London, full time]. The team works to keep our members informed about criminal justice policy and to ensure that the voluntary sector’s knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending is represented when policy decisions are made. The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 11th June and interviews will be held on the 20th June. Find out more here

CLINKS BLOG: education and employment strategy

The Ministry of Justice has launched its Education and Employment strategy. Jess Mullen, Clinks' Head of Policy, has written a blog to provide a summary of what’s in the strategy, what it means for the voluntary sector and how far its proposals go in unlocking opportunities for people in the criminal justice system. Commenting on the strategy, CEO Anne Fox said, "There are some key issues within the strategy that our sector has been highlighting for too long and which require more concerted action to address than the strategy currently sets out." Read the blog here

CLINKS NEWS: civil society

Clinks, alongside other major charity bodies, has written to the Minister for Civil Society highlighting key priorities for the civil society strategy.  The letter was co-signed by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, Acevo, Association of Charitable Foundations, Bond, Charity Finance Group, Children England, Directory of Social Change, Institute of Fundraising, Locality, Navca, New Philanthropy Capital, Small Charities Coalition, and 360 Giving. The letter said: 'We are collectively calling on the government to ensure the new strategy has the strength to transform the government’s relationship with the sector so that we can work collectively to build a stronger society.' Find out more here

CLINKS BLOG: health and wellbeing of women in prison

This guest blog from Naomi Delap of Birth Companions looks at Public Health England’s recently published standards to improve the health and wellbeing of women in prison. It shares Birth Companion’s ideas on how some of the significant change which is needed across the criminal justice system might be achieved. She writes 'Women are still reporting being hungry, not having access to basic provisions such as breast pads, and waiting months for a decision on whether they will have a place on a Mother and Baby Unit.' Read the blog here

CLINKS NEWS: our terms and conditions

We’ve updated our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. From 25th May 2018, new regulations about how organisations process your information will be coming into practice - the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that you will have more control over how organisations use your data. You can read the updated policies here

CLINKS PARTNER'S EVENT: understanding outcomes

The Academy for Social Justice Commissioning is holding 'Understanding outcomes, measures and metrics' [3rd July, London, free]. This seminar aims to help commissioners make good decisions about the choice of outcomes and associated measures to apply in a contract, and set sensible metrics or defined levels against which performance can be measured and payments made. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: beyond youth custody

The Beyond Youth Custody (BYC) partnership will be closing at the end of May 2018. BYC has operated for six years to promote resettlement opportunities for young people leaving custody. BYC has released a legacy video designed for practitioners, policymakers, researchers and service providers on the BYC framework for effective resettlement. Watch the video here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: preventing sexual harm

Re:shape has launched a #PreventSexualHarm campaign and is asking people to visit the website and join in a Twitter Thunderclap. The campaign aims to mobilise individuals to help recognise, report and reduce sexual harm in their communities. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Ministry of Justice plan

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published its single departmental plan for 2018/19. The plan sets out the department's objectives and how it will achieve them. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation inspection in the south west

In a correction to last week’s edition, HM Inspectorate of Probation (not the National Probation Service) will be conducting an inspection in the South Western and South Central division during the weeks commencing 2nd July, 9th July and 16th July. If you have any queries about this, please contact the inspection mailbox at npsinspections@hmiprobation.gov.uk

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: domestic violence

The government is consulting on its domestic violence strategy. The consultation seeks to address domestic abuse at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation. It wants to hear from victims, survivors, support organisations, research experts, and professionals across policing, criminal justice, health, welfare, education and local authorities who deal with these issues regularly. The survey closes 31st May. Find out more here

FUNDING: for projects or equipment

The Green Hall Foundation will be open for applications from 1st September. Grants of around £1,000 to £10,000 are available to assist with special projects or the purchase of specific equipment that will make a tangible and lasting difference to the relevant charity. Only the first 100 applications will go forward to the Trustees for consideration. Once the limit has been reached, the application cycle will be closed. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: sex work and addiction

The Nelson Trust is holding its Annual Conference [21st June, Swindon, free] ‘From SWOP to EXIT - Approaches to transcending street sex work and addiction’. It 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, and health and social work professionals. To book your place please contact: melissa.atherton@nelsontrust.com

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: combatting violence

Peace Partners is running 'Waves of Change Forum: Peace, Gangs and Conflict Resolution' [22nd June, Croydon, £10], in conjunction with The Croydon Festival of Peace. The forum will discuss the why and how, to promote peace as a resolution to gang related conflict in the UK. How can we promote peaceful measures in combatting violence? Why is gang related violence at an all-time high? What more can we do to alleviate the roots of this issue? Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: A Young Person's Therapist with Brighton Oasis Project [Brighton], Horizon Young Adult Carers Service Support Worker with Disc, [Newton Aycliffe], Research Manager with Revolving Doors Agency [London], Intensive Engagement Worker with Nacro [East Ridings of Yorkshire], Recruitment Officer with Unlocked Graduates [various], Team Leader with Safer London [Newham], Fundraising Manger with Pact [London], and a Retail Manager with Changing Lives [Newcastle/Gateshead]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here.

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Double room in Paris with Eiffel Tower room for £55 Details
  • Tip of the week II: British Coach tour from £28 Details
  • Tip of the week III: Three tier wedding cake £124 Details

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