Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 550 | 31st August 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: removing negative labelling

In our efforts to remove negative labelling from our communications, Clinks has updated its strapline to “Supporting the voluntary sector in the criminal justice system”. The change comes as part of a refresh of our vision, mission, objectives and values, which aim to clearly articulate who we are and what we do. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: stopping gang violence

A report from The Centre for Social Justice sets out a blueprint to stop violence and tackle gang and related offending in London and beyond. The report, It can be stopped, says the police estimate that there are up to 250 gangs and 4,500 gang members in London. It is estimated that gangs are responsible for as much as half of all knife crime with injury, 60 per cent of shootings, and 29 per cent of reported child sexual exploitation. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: probation news

The Probation Institute has published the Probation Quarterly Magazine which includes an article from Clinks CEO Anne Fox, and Clinks Interim Head of Policy Jessica Mullen, on Strengthening probation, building confidence: what the future probation reforms mean for charities and social enterprises. Read the magazine here (pdf)

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: women leaving prison and their children

Housing for Women has relaunched its ReUnite project, which aims to reunite women leaving prison with their children, and is looking to establish strong partnership links with key stakeholders across London. Around one-third of female prisoners lose their home whilst in prison. ReUnite aims to support women into secure accommodation, rebuild families and restore relationships with their children on release from prison. As part of the initiative, ReUnite will be offering: supported accommodation, experienced Support Workers; and floating support services in the community. It is currently accepting pan-London referrals for its five-bed supported accommodation located in Brent and for its floating support services. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: mentoring for women

The Women's Centre Cornwall has female mentors available to support women who have offended or who are at risk of offending. The diverse group of mentors have all faced challenges in their own lives and want to inspire others to move forwards in their lives. To find out more email kerry.whincup@womenscentrecornwall.co.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: start-up opportunity for women

The Healed Project is a six week business start-up course for women affected by the criminal justice system. The course is designed to empower women, release them from guilt and shame, and remove stigma. It aims to help women turn their lives around with a view of them moving forward to become successful in business. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation inspections

HM Inspectorate of Probation will be conducting an inspection of probation services in Humberside/Lincolnshire/North Yorkshire during the weeks commencing 22nd October, 29th October and 5th November 2018, and in the North West during the week commencing 22nd October. If you have any queries about this, please contact crcinspections@hmiprobation.gov.uk

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation report on youth offending services

HM Inspectorate of Probation has published an inspection report of youth offending services in Derby. This was the first inspection to use the new standards and ratings. It found services to be good overall, with particularly strong work to reduce the risk of children and young people re-offending. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: employing people with convictions

The Justice Secretary David Gauke is encouraging businesses to unlock opportunity by offering training and employment to prisoners and people with convictions. Working with this group gives businesses the chance to tap into a new pool of talented and highly motivated individuals. Over 300 businesses in the UK, such as Keltbray and Virgin Trains, are already employing serving prisoners and people with convictions to produce products or deliver a service. They report them to be loyal employees because they value their job as their second chance, which can result in fewer sick days, lower turnover rates and increased staff retention. Find out more here

FUNDING: invest and enable

Lloyds Bank Foundation's 'Invest and Enable' grants are open for applications. The Invest track has grants of £30,000 to £100,000 for the day to day running of charities, including core costs and direct delivery of the work. The Enable track has grants up to £15,000 for charities to develop or trial new approaches. Applications are ongoing. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: imprisonment for public protection

The Worcester Diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group is holding a conference entitled Searching for a way out - The dilemma of the sentence of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) [16th October, HMP Hewell, free]. The conference is aimed at those working in the criminal justice system, those who can influence policy, those concerned about IPP prisoners, mental health professionals and interested people from faith communities. The conference will include prisoners speaking about their experience, followed by keynote speakers from the Parole Board, Prison Reform Trust and the National Probation Service. Workshops will explore some of the issues in more depth. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: art exhibition launch

The Koestler Trust's annual exhibition of entrants to its Koestler Awards will this year be opened by Justice Secretary David Gauke [15th September, London, free]. The launch event also features performances, pop-up Koestler Art Shop and exhibition tours. The exhibition, I'm Still Here, has been curated by families who are supporting someone inside and is open from 19th September to 4th November 2018. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Support Worker

Waymarks is holding a Support Worker Recruitment Open Day on the 4th September at the Job Centre in Nottingham between 09:30 and 16:30 for Support Worker roles [£16,398 pa plus benefits, roles across the country]. Waymarks are an award-winning support provider for people who have a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism. Support Workers teach people the skills they need to be able to live independently in their own home and support people with daily living skills. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Curriculum and Volunteer Manager

Code4000 is looking for a Curriculum and Volunteer Manager [£24,905 - £27,750 pa, home based plus travel, full time]. The Code4000 programme teaches prisoners coding skills to aid their rehabilitation and reduce re-offending and has recently won a substantial grant from the Ministry of Justice. Code4000 is the first programme of its kind in the UK and Europe. Candidates will need to know the basics of HTML/CSS/JS, live in the UK, be social media savvy, and be willing to travel regularly both nationally and internationally. The deadline for applications is 14th September. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Resettlement Worker with Catch 22 [HMP Leeds], Forensic Mental Health Recovery Worker with Social Interest Group [New Cross], Communications Intern with Penal Reform International [London], Mentoring Officer (Through the Gate) with Shelter [Lancaster and surrounding], BRiC Coordinator with Humankind [Leeds], Gangs Caseworker with St Giles Trust [Ipswich], Senior Practitioner for Recovery and Mentoring Service with Changing Lives [North Yorkshire], Employment Coach with The Forward Trust [London], Women's Recovery Co-ordinator with The Nelson Trust [Salisbury/Swindon], and a Family Support Worker with Nepacs [Northumberland]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: £4 discount on Deliveroo with £1 spend. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Kids eat for 25p at Byron burger. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Two-night mini-cruise for two to Amsterdam for £69. Details

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