Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 545 | 27th July 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS BLOG: future of probation

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a public consultation on proposals to stabilise the delivery of probation services over the next two years and a longer term strategy for probation services beyond 2020. Clinks’ Jess Mullen has written a blog which takes a close look at the MoJ's proposals and examines how different they truly are to the current system. An open consultation on the future purpose and structure of probation was one of the key recommendations from Clinks' TrackTR research on the voluntary sector's involvement in Transforming Rehabilitation. Read the blog here

CLINKS EVENT: strengthening probation, building confidence

As part of the Ministry of Justice market and stakeholder engagement activity for their consultation on the future of probation services, Clinks is hosting a series of events [20th August, Bristol | 22nd August, York | 28th August, London | free] for the voluntary sector to find out more about the proposals, ask questions, and feed in your views. The Ministry of Justice has announced a public consultation on proposals to stabilise the delivery of probation services over the next two years and a longer term strategy for probation services beyond 2020. Book your place to have your say here

CLINKS TRAINING: working and volunteering in prison

Are you new to working in prison? Do you want to work in prison but not sure where to begin? 'Working and volunteering in prison' is a one-day introductory course [6th September, Durham, from £75] which aims to raise awareness of the prison environment and enable voluntary sector staff and volunteers to have meaningful and professional engagement with prisons, in their shared care of those in custody. This highly participative day, led by an experienced trainer, will combine theory, individual reflection and practical guidance on working in prison and with prisoners. Find out more and book here

CLINKS VACANCY: Treasurer

Clinks is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to become the Treasurer of Clinks. With the other trustees, you will help lead the organisation and build on the solid foundations of our existing work. You will bring financial/accountancy and human resources skills and knowledge to assist our staff and trustees and help ensure Clinks’ continuing financial resilience and compliance with legal and procedural requirements as well as ensuring the organisation is well managed. The deadline for applications is 24th August. Find out more here

CLINKS RESPONSE: transforming the response to domestic abuse

Clinks has responded to HM Government’s consultation on transforming the response to domestic abuse. We welcome the recognition that domestic abuse is often a key factor in women’s involvement in the criminal justice system (CJS) and stress the need for a shared approach across government to responding to victims of domestic abuse. Our response focuses on the importance of early intervention and prevention, as well as diversion from the CJS. Find out more here

CLINKS NEWS: policy update from MoJ officials

The minutes from the last meeting of the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) on 28th June have been published. The group received a policy update from Ministry of Justice (MoJ) officials and discussed the Female Offender Strategy, the Education and Employment Strategy and new commissioning models for people with protected characteristics. The RR3 is a voluntary sector advisory group to the Ministry of Justice chaired by Clinks CEO Anne Fox. Read the notes here

CLINKS NEWS: Head of Policy and Communications update

Clinks’ Head of Policy and Communications, Nathan Dick, has completed his secondment with HM Inspectorate of Probation and has now taken up a further secondment at the Ministry of Justice supporting voluntary sector and other stakeholder engagement in the probation consultation announced today. If you want to contact Nathan in this role he can be reached on nathan.dick@justice.gov.uk or 07394 715154. Clinks’ Policy Manager, Jessica Mullen, continues to act up as the Head of Policy and Kate Aldous, our Head of Strategic Development, is providing leadership to our communications work alongside our Communications Manager Ben Watson.

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE NEWS: professional mentoring scheme

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is looking for new participants to join its professional mentoring scheme for 2018 – 2019. The scheme, now in its fifth year, shares knowledge of arts and criminal justice across the Alliance's membership by providing emerging practitioners with specialist guidance and professional development through a free one-to-one mentoring relationship with an expert in the field. The deadline to join the scheme as either a mentor or mentee is 5pm Wednesday 5th September. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: what incentives work in prison?

The Prison Reform Trust is launching the Prisoner Policy Network, a free-to-join network of prisoners, ex-prisoners and supporting organisations, which aims to ensure prisoners’ views and experiences contribute to national prison policy development. It is looking for individual prisoners and prisoner groups to join the network so that they can share their expertise on key issues. The first subject they are tackling is 'What incentives work in prison?'. People can share their views by email, phone or post. For more information contact ppn@prisonreformtrust.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: community awards

The deadline for nominations for The Howard League Community Awards 2018 has been extended to the 31st July. The awards are for the country’s most successful community projects which help to keep people out of the criminal justice system, by providing alternative, proportionate, effective and targeted interventions to help reduce the risk of re-offending. The awards celebrate best practice in diversionary work and champion work in the community that challenges and changes people for the better. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: women in London

The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee has published 'A long way from home - Improving London's response to women in the criminal justice system'. It shows that specialist women’s centres helps to address the causes of offending and that current provision in London falls short of demand. Clinks' response to the call for evidence highlighted the need for a greater focus on diversion and early intervention, and sustained investment in women-centred services. Clinks is pleased to see it recognise the needs and experiences of women, as well as recommending the establishment of a network of women’s centres. Download the report here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: drugs in prison

Justice Secretary David Gauke has announced a £9 million pilot at HMP Holme House in County Durham to tackle drugs in prison. The Drug Recovery Prison pilot is jointly funded by the Ministry of Justice and NHS England. It aims to stop drugs entering the prison in the first place, while helping people break their habit of substance abuse. Good practice and lessons learned from the pilot - which began in April 2017 and runs until 2020 - will be shared among prisons across the estate. Find out more here

FUNDING: drugs misuse prevention

The Home Office seeks the thoughts and opinions of interested parties on a proposed Drugs Misuse Prevention Initiative grant funding competition. They intend to award up to £175,000 grant funding to a single bidder that can deliver a pilot evidence-based prevention and intervention programme in schools and Pupil Referral Units in England. This is to equip young people with the skills, resilience and resources needed to critically address risky behaviour and develop a core set of values that enable them to make the right decisions to avoid drug misuse. The deadline for responses is 2pm on 9th August. Find out more here

FUNDING: deliver a dream project

The People’s Postcode Lottery’s Dream Trust is looking for three inspiring projects to award funding of up to £1 million each. Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply, but the lead for the project must be a registered charity. Projects must have an original and impactful approach to tackling a serious social issue. The funding targets these key themes: changing lives through early intervention; ending loneliness and social isolation; protecting Britain’s biodiversity; sustainable systems change; and transforming society through sport. The deadline for applications is 31st August. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: reading in prison

Prison Reading Groups and Give a Book are holding their annual 'Reading in Prison Day' [7th September, London]. The keynote speakers are Nick Hardwick, former Chair of the Parole Board, and author Bali Rai. Panel discussions will explore becoming a reader, family reading, and thinking big. For further information contact info@prg.org.uk

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS

  • National Insight Awards | 28th November, Stoke-on-Trent, free | Details

PUBLICATION: Mental Health Act Review

The Mental Health Network of the NHS Confederation has published a short briefing looking at the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act team’s work to date. It summarises the interim report published in May and outlines the emerging priority areas, including but not limited to: issues experienced by people transferring from the criminal justice system to hospital because of mental illness; addressing rising numbers of detentions; community treatment orders and issues experienced by people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. Download the briefing here (PDF download)

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Support Worker with Changing Lives [Chester-le-street], a Mental Health Senior Worker with St Giles Trust [Holloway], a Prison-based Support Worker with Nepacs [County Durham], an Outreach Advocate Modern Slavery with Hestia Housing & Support [London], and an Enhanced Project Manager and Criminal Justice Project Manager with Together for Mental Wellbeing [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Stream music with no ads free for 6 months. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Get a free £50 Tempur travel pillow. Details
  • Tip of the week III: £40 return flights to Croatia from London. Details

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