Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 557 | 19th October 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: it's our birthday!

Clinks is turning 20. Next week will see the start of our 20th birthday celebrations and we'll be looking back at what we've achieved over the past two decades as we prepare for our AGM and birthday event on the 7th November. We will also be asking you to join in the fun on Twitter with #Clinksat20. Book your place at our birthday AGM here

CLINKS NEWS: website account email

On the 18th October the Clinks website experienced some technical difficulties, meaning some people with website accounts are likely to have received an email stating “Your account at Clinks D8 has been activated.” If you have received this email, please accept our apologies for the unsolicited email. You can delete the email without taking any further action. Your Clinks website account is unaffected and you can log in as normal. If you have any further queries please contact Ben Watson, Communications Manager at ben.watson@clinks.org

CLINKS BLOG: supporting family ties

In this blog, Clinks Senior Policy Officer, Nicola Drinkwater, discusses Lord Farmer’s work on supporting family ties in criminal justice. The blog summarises key points from the Ministry of Justice’s work to implement the first review and highlights how you can support Lord Farmer’s current review into women’s family ties. She writes, "Lord Farmer has supported the voluntary sector to throw a spotlight on the fundamental importance of supporting family ties for people in the criminal justice system (CJS). The findings and recommendations of the Farmer Review (published in August 2017) into family relationships for men in the CJS were all accepted by the Ministry of Justice." Read the blog here

CLINKS BLOG: insider's view of prisons and probation

This blog from Clinks Membership and Events Officer Adriana Thursby-Pelham looks at the ‘An insider’s view of prisons and probation today’ event which took place on the 17th September. The event introduced the life-changing work of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice to over 100 people from livery companies, funders, and other charitable trusts too. The event was hosted by Alderman William Russell and Anne Fox, Clinks CEO, at the striking Haberdashers Hall in London. Adriana writes, "it gave a flavour of the inspirational work our members do through performances, music and a range of stalls from 16 inspiring and innovative voluntary organisations. It also explained the many challenges they face, one of the biggest of which is funding." Read the blog here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: a strategy for multiple needs

Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM), a coalition consisting of Clinks, Homeless Link, Mind and associate member Collective Voice has published its 2018-2022 strategy, alongside a refreshed website and the video 'What does it really take?'. All aspects look at how to make change happen by transforming local systems, influencing policy, promoting the value of every adult and building a strong MEAM coalition. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: discussing structural inequalities

Revolving Doors Agency has released its first podcast, In Other Words. It brings together voices from across the sector – including those with lived experience, academics, policy makers and commissioners - to discuss some of today’s pressing issues that contribute to the revolving door of crisis and crime. The first in the three-episode series: ‘Poverty, structural inequalities and the revolving door of crisis and crime’ is now available to download. Download the podcast here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: social care in prison

HM Inspectorate of Prisons and the Care Quality Commission have published Social care in prisons in England and Wales. The report identifies several developments that are good practice in the social care of prisoners. However, there continues to be wide variations between social care services in prisons. The recommendations include: a cross-governmental strategy should be developed; prisons should work with their local authority to ensure needs are being met; and all prisons and local authorities should implement prompt, ongoing and effective systems for identifying the social care needs of prisoners throughout their stay in prison, which should include the ability of prisoners to self-refer. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: preventable deaths in prison

An annual report has been published by Acting Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) Elizabeth Moody. The PPO annual report for 2017-2018 expresses concerns over drug related deaths, rates of suicide and self-harm, mental health, and treatment of older and dying prisoners. It finds prisoners are dying preventable deaths, particularly as a result of the alarming levels of drug abuse in jails, and some prisons and their health providers struggle to learn from investigations into deaths. Read the report here (PDF)

FUNDING: powering up women

Comic Relief has launched Power Up: Resourcing Women’s and Girls’ Movements for Change. Funding is available to women and girl-led organisations, partnerships, consortia and women’s funds who are supporting women to have collective power, build movements and become change agents. The funding is available for three to five years. Grants range from up to £300,000 for single applicants or up to £500,000 for partnerships. The funding is intended to support the development of specific work (such as campaigns, advocacy and/or services) when it is part of long-term change. The deadline for applications is 7th December. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: complex commissioning for complex needs

The Academy for Social Justice Commissioning is holding an evening seminar, 'Complex commissioning for complex needs' [6th November, Manchester, free]. According to research by the Lankelly Chase Foundation around 60,000 people in England experience multiple and complex needs. The Big Lottery Fund has invested £112m over eight years to fund partnerships of local organisations to work together and improve services for people with such needs. This seminar will look at what has been learned in the first four years of the programme and how this beneficiary group can best be supported and how that may inform commissioning. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: policing the community

The Howard League for Penal Reform is holding its Policing the Community Conference and Community Awards 2018 [14th November, London, from £125]. The conference aims to provide an opportunity for delegates to explore best practice in policing and diversion from crime and custody. It will explore innovations in policy and practice in relation to child arrests and ‘looked after’ children, policing and adults, and race and the criminal justice system. Rt hon David Lammy MP will be special guest speaker. Find out more and book here

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • Funding and Sustainability Event - Putting The Third Sector First | 22nd November, Birmingham, from £10 | Details

FEATURED VACANCY: Chair of Trustees

Partners of Prisoners (POPS) is looking for a Chair of Trustees [part time, Manchester, voluntary role]. It is seeking someone who is passionate about improving the lives of prisoners’ families, prisoners and their children. 30 years ago POPS was born out of the passion and courage of a group of families who took their experience of supporting a loved one in prison and used it to bring about monumental change. Today, POPS is a well-respected organisation offering support to families both in the custodial setting and in the community. It is looking for a Chair to support the POPS team as it delivers upon its strategic plan for 2019-2023.  The deadline for applications is 3rd December. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Volunteer Coordinator with YSS [Windsor], Mentoring Officer with Shelter [Northumbria], Director with Standing Committee for Youth Justice [London], Drug and Alcohol Practitioner with The Forward Trust [HMP Coldingley], Case Manager with Catch22 [HMP Guys Marsh], IT and Database Officer with Leap [Finsbury Park], Trustee with Community Chaplaincy Association [meetings in London], Payroll Officer with Changing Lives [Gateshead], Golden Key Criminal Justice Project Manager with Second Step Housing Association [Bristol], and a Pact Futures CIC Director with Pact [meetings in London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

DID YOU KNOW...?

By providing a collective response to decision and policy makers, Clinks strengthens the voice of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice, and ensures its voice includes a wide range of organisations – in particular those that might not have the capacity to write their own response. Read our recent responses here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: 40% discount on mains at Cafe Rouge. Details
  • Tip of the week II: 20% discount on a friends and family railcard. Details
  • Tip of the week III: 20% discount on a stay in a Travelodge. Details

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