Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 567 | 11th January 2019

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS VACANCY: Women's Network Co-ordinator

The Women’s Network Co-ordinator [£33,136 pro rata, part time, London] will be responsible for co-ordinating Clinks’ work supporting, promoting, and representing the women’s sector in the criminal justice system. The post-holder will work with our network of organisations which provide specialist services for women in the criminal justice system to ensure we are meeting their needs, sharing their knowledge, and amplifying their voices. Working with a range of stakeholders, the post-holder aims to improve policy and practice in relation to women with experience of or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. This is a new post within Clinks to take forward Clinks’ work and that of Women’s Breakout following our merger in 2017. The deadline for applications is 14th January. Find out more here

CLINKS VACANCY: Senior Leader

We’re seeking a Senior Leader from the voluntary sector to join the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3). The successful candidate will be a senior manager in a voluntary organisation with an income of over £10 million per annum, and with expertise and experience of the commissioning and delivery of public services. The RR3 is a group of senior experts from the voluntary sector which help to build a stronger and more effective partnership with the Ministry of Justice. The chair for the group and its secretariat is provided by Clinks. The deadline for applications is 15th January. Find out more here

CLINKS NEWS: the NHS long term plan

The NHS has published its long term plan, which sets out its priorities for the next 10 years, including the long-term approach to health and justice. Clinks’ response to the consultation has been reflected in the final report, including the prioritisation of issues such as the continuity of care, meeting mental health needs and partnership working. The plan also makes a number of commitments, including the expansion of Community Sentence Treatment Requirements and a full roll-out of the health and justice digital patient record information system across all adult prisons. Other important commitments are made, including the provision for everyone entering prison to receive both an initial health screening on entry and a follow up appointment within seven days. Find out more here

CLINKS EVENT: annual conference 2019

Save the date for our annual conference 2019, Creating change together [9th May, London, price TBC]. The conference offers a chance to hear from key policy and decision makers and to network with voluntary sector organisations and government officials. We will celebrate the ability of our members and others in the criminal justice system to create change together, as well as discuss the changes, challenges and innovations. Early bird tickets will be available to purchase shortly. We will also be taking submissions from members who wish to run a workshop. Look out for further details in Light Lunch.

CLINKS EVENT: Annual General Meeting

Please save the date of our Annual General Meeting [21st November 2019, York, free]. We're delighted to announce the launch of our State of the sector 2019 report in the morning of the 21st November 2019, followed by our Annual General Meeting in the afternoon. You will have the opportunity to hear from influential speakers and the chance to discuss the issues that matter to you. The event will be followed by a drinks reception with opportunities to network with other members and policy makers. Look out for further details in Light Lunch.

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE EVENT: introduction to arts in prisons

There are a few tickets remaining for this one-day 'Introduction to arts in prison' training course [22nd January, Birmingham, £75] that explores some of the questions to consider before embarking on a creative project in prisons. Recommended by 100% of participants, the course aims to provide an overview of the current criminal justice system and a practical insight to working inside prisons. It is aimed at those with an arts background, but with little or no previous experience of working in criminal justice settings. Find out more and book here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE EVENT: annual conference

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is delighted to announce its 2019 annual conference theme: 'Young people in the criminal justice system - how can the arts respond?' The conference [27th February 2019, Birmingham, £50 early bird] will discuss how the arts can take up the challenges facing young people across the criminal justice system. Performances, speakers and workshops will be announced shortly. Limited tickets have been released at an early-bird rate (members only). Find out more here

CLINKS PARTNER'S VACANCY: Senior Policy Manager

The Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition formed of Clinks, Homeless Link, Mind and Collective Voice, is seeking a Senior Policy Manager [£39, 897, London, full time]. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination for MEAM's policy work across the coalition, identifying opportunities for policy influence, developing clear policy messages and leading on communications to ensure that these messages are heard. They will be a natural collaborator, working closely with the team and the people and local partnerships MEAM support across the country. The deadline for applications is 28th January. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: women in custody

The Prison Reform Trust has published a report, Broken Trust, which finds that over 1,700 women were recalled to prison in England and Wales during the last year. The study, based on in-depth interviews conducted with 24 women, explores why increasing numbers of women are being returned to custody, and what the impact is on them and their families. It finds that the threat of recall for women serving prison sentences of under 12 months is contributing to a breakdown in trust between them and the probation officers responsible for their supervision in the community. Read the report here (PDF)

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: novel drug trends

The Forward Trust held the first 'Novel Drug Trends' conference, which was a partnership between charity and NHS organisations. The event attracted an audience of 130 professionals from a range of fields related to the management of drug misuse and examined the risks and challenges from the newer synthetic Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) – in both community and prison environments. Speaking at the event, Forward’s CEO, Mike Trace, spoke about how “Spice, or NPS, presents a specific challenge for us when designing services. We have to change our treatment systems to adjust to this new pattern of drug use and the introduction of these new substances”. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: community sentencing falling

The Centre for Justice Innovation has published a report entitled Renewing trust: how we can improve the relationship between probation and the courts which looks at the fall in community sentences, which are down by 40% since the beginning of the decade. It explores what has changed in the relationship between sentencers and probation services over the past five years. Read the report here (PDF)

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: overuse of remand for children

Is pre-trial detention of children used as more than a last resort? Transform Justice has published a report called Path of little resistance: is pre-trial detention of children really a last resort? highlighting that remand of children is on the rise again. It argues that court pressures, a rushed process, and a lack of alternatives to custody are leading to overuse of remand, including for very short periods. The report calls for legislation change, greater scrutiny of requests to deny bail, and better training of lawyers and magistrates. Read the report here (PDF)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: New Year’s Honours

Congratulations to the following people for their New Year’s Honours for work in the criminal justice system: Christopher John Armstrong- for services to the criminal justice system in Cumbria. Norman Griffin Senior Manager, Ministry of Justice, for services to Public Sector Prisons. Tanya Natasha Robinson Head of Equalities and Lammy Delivery, for services to HM prison and Probation service and charity. David Barry Dein- for services to football and voluntary work in schools and prisons. Diana Parkinson- for services to women prisoners. Finlay Spratt, Northern Ireland Prison Service, for public service and charity. Stuart Newton Wreford Roderick- for voluntary service to prisoners at HM Prison Whatton.  Juliet Mary Hope, Chief Executive Officer Startup, for services to the rehabilitation of women with convictions and those at risk of offending. Kim Moloney, Honorary President, Leeds Gypsy and Traveller (Kim Hanrahan) Exchange- for services to Gypsies and Travellers. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation inspections

HM Inspectorate of Probation will be conducting an inspection of probation services in the National Probation Service North East division during the weeks commencing 4th March, 11th March and 18th March. If you have any queries about this, please contact npsinspections@hmiprobation.gov.uk

FUNDING: youth and community

UK Youth is working to ensure the new £200m Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) being established by the Home Office is designed to involve and support the youth and community organisations already working hard to prevent young people from being drawn into violence, or to support young people who are victims or perpetrators of violence, to turn their lives around. UK Youth will use the information collated to seek to influence the Home Office to develop a fund that reflects the needs of local, regional and national youth and community organisations of all shapes and sizes that deliver vital work in this area. If you would be interested in feeding into the design and delivery of the YEF and/or applying for funding from it once it’s up and running, email kayleigh.wainwright@ukyouth.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: Irish celebrations

The Irish Chaplaincy is holding 'A celebration of Irish music, theatre, poetry and dancing: in the week of St Brigid' [30th January, London, £5-12]. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: restorative justice

Restorative Solutions CIC has a range of Restorative Approaches Open Training Courses currently running across the country, with some remaining places left [5th-8th February, London | January dates tbc, Manchester | price TBC]. Restorative approaches are now being offered in a wider range of situations. The training is suitable for all organisations that wish to apply restorative approaches to their everyday work. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: is rehabilitation working?

The Social Enterprise Research and Innovation Foundation (SERIF) is holding an 'Is rehabilitation working?' conference [7th March, Birmingham, free]. As part of its current ESRC Research Programme in partnership with Newcastle University, the event – which is designed for practitioners and providers – will consider evidence from recent case studies, and invite shared experience and insights from conference delegates with a view to generating practical solutions and recommendations about enterprising approaches to rehabilitation. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Resettlement Caseworker

The Irish Chaplaincy is seeking a Resettlement Caseworker [£26,360 (3 year fixed-term contract, with continuation dependent on further funding), London, full time]. This role is part of a new project, assisting Travellers in selected London prisons into post-release employment. The candidate will be responsible for organising training, publicising the project in prisons, liaising with the correct people, identify both suitable candidates for the project, and suitable employment opportunities, amongst other tasks. They will need to have familiarity with the prison system, and a strong commitment to social justice issues and ability and willingness to learn about new issues, approaches and areas of work. The deadline for applications is 30th January. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: A Business Unit Systems Co-ordinator with Career Connect [Liverpool], Head of Community Services with Penrose Options [London], Resettlement Support Worker with The Clink Charity [HMP Styal], Youth Engagement and Coproduction Manager with Peer Power [London], Trainer/Assessor with St Giles Trust [London], Communities Project Lead with Parents and Children Together - Alana House [Reading], Multiple Exclusion Outreach Worker with Changing Lives [Newcastle Upon Tyne], Grant Systems Assistant with The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund [Hatfield], and Internships with Unlocked Graduates [Ipswich]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Seven nights in Majorca from £99, including flights. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Two for one mains at Pizza Express. Details
  • Tip of the week III: 60 days free Tastecard membership. Details

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