Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 588 | 14th June 2019

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS BLOG: the state we're in

Russell Webster has written a guest blog for Clinks, The state we're in, which takes a look at our State of the sector research. He explores the value of the research, the findings of our last report, and introduces Clinks' 2019 survey which is now open for voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system. He writes, "For the last six years Clinks, the infrastructure body for the criminal justice voluntary sector, has published a State of the sector report. It’s an invaluable read for myself and most other people working in criminal justice for three main reasons." Read the blog here

CLINKS BLOG: creating change together

Clinks' Chief Executive Officer, Anne Fox, has written a blog which reflects on our annual conference 2019 'Creating change together' one month on. She writes, "The atmosphere in the hall was at times quite electric. It was warm, convivial, people greeted each other with hugs, nodded knowingly at one another’s comments and remarks in Q&A sessions and it felt that no matter how sometimes we might feel isolated and crawling uphill, in fact we’re part of something bigger. A movement for change." Read the blog here

CLINKS VACANCY: BAME expertise and experience required

Clinks is seeking an individual with expertise and experience of providing specialist support to black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people to sit on the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) leadership board. This person will be a senior manager in a voluntary organisation currently providing specific support to BAME people in contact with the criminal justice system. The RR3 is a group of senior experts from the voluntary sector which meets quarterly to advise the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service and to help build a stronger and more effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the government. Clinks provides the Chair and secretariat. Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter by 9am 24th June. Find out more here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE NEWS: guide for arts in criminal justice settings

Our guide, Enhancing arts and culture in the criminal justice system: A partnership approach, is now available to download. The publication outlines the complex nature of the criminal justice system and the value of arts and culture in these settings. It includes step-by-step guidance and principles of best practice - putting individuals with complex needs at the heart of effective interventions, encouraging partnership work and ensuring artistic quality. Find out more here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE NEWS: annual review

We have published A stronger alliance, the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance's annual review 2018-2019. With continued high-level governmental support, we have improved our regional, training and inclusion offer, grown our network and influence, and seen an increasing understanding from audiences of the value of arts and culture in criminal justice. However, we know our network faces unprecedented challenges and we want to work together to ensure this important sector can thrive. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: new Chief Executive of NCVO

Congratulations from Clinks to Karl Wilding on his appointment as Chief Executive of NCVO. We wish him and his team every success into the future and look forward to continuing to work together. Karl will succeed Sir Stuart Etherington, who is retiring after 25 years at NCVO. He will take up the post in mid-September. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: prison family support services

Spurgeons' PR Manager, Jeremy Waterfield, has written a blog entitled Prison dads line up to speak from the heart. It reflects on a memorable recent visit to one of Spurgeons’ prison family support services which urgently seeks funding to continue its transformational work. Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: voluntary sector survey

Resolve, the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Reducing Reoffending Executive Board, would like to understand more about the voluntary organisations in Avon and Somerset that work with or are willing to work with individuals with criminal convictions to help them make changes to their lives and reduce their reoffending.  There are representatives on the board from the police, National Probation Service, Community Rehabilitation Company, other statutory bodies and an advocate from the voluntary sector. Complete the short survey here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: the queen's birthday honours

Congratulations from all at Clinks to anyone awarded honours in the Queen's birthday honours list for paid or voluntary work supporting people in the criminal justice system and/or their families. The honours list includes Mark Le Sage of The Rightside Trust, Denise Marshall of Birth Companions, Matthew Downie of Crisis, Petra Salva of St Mungo's and Phillip Maguire of Prison Radio Association. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: the role of charities

Peter Clarke, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, has reflected on recent problems in prisons in a special edition of Prison Service Journal: 243, The prison crisis, published by Centre for Crime and Justice Studies. He writes, "the role of charities and the third sector is absolutely crucial; they make a huge contribution in prisons. The worry I have is that not enough use is actually made of them, because it’s not well coordinated. When we published our revised expectations we put in a new expectation about wanting to see a senior named member of staff with specific responsibility for coordinating third sector activity within jails. We don’t see that happening often enough". Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: equality and human rights

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its strategic plan 2019-22 and business plan for 2019-20. We are pleased to see that one of five priority aims concerns fairness in the criminal justice system. Of particular interest is the EHRCs plan to publish an inquiry into the treatment of people with mental health conditions, cognitive impairments and neuro-diverse conditions in the criminal justice system. Clinks responded to the consultation that shaped the strategy and encouraged EHRC to explicitly state they would hold the government and institutions to account to ensure the Lammy Review recommendations are addressed and promote the value and needs of specialist women’s organisations. We will continue to work with EHRC on these priority issues. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: tackling unconscious bias

Russell Webster has published a post by Sonia Crozier, Chief of Probation at Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, the original version of which appeared in the latest edition of Probation Quarterly. Sonia discusses tackling unconscious bias in court reports. On the Effective Proposal Framework (EPF), she says, "The EPF has provided a re-fresh in our knowledge of interventions in each division, and the eligibility for these, by challenging us to think about what we are proposing. So, not only is the tool addressing unconscious bias, it is subtly helping us to individually uphold our main missions of rehabilitation and reducing risk and re-offending." Find out more here

FUNDING: prevent and tackle crime

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s for Essex's Community Safety Development Fund 2019/20 is offering grants of up to £20,000 for community projects that help to prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Essex. Applications must reflect at least one of the Police and Crime Plan's seven priorities, including tackling issues such as anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, serious violence, gangs and organised crime, and protecting children and vulnerable people. The application deadline is 30th June. Find out more here

FUNDING: keep vulnerable people safe

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is offering small Community Action Grants of up to £2,500 to community safety organisations that support the Police and Crime Plan priorities. Priorities include keeping vulnerable people safe, tackling drugs and alcohol, supporting people with mental health issues who come into contact with the criminal justice system, and working with young people. The application deadline is 1st July 2019. Find out more here

FUNDING: make Suffolk safer

Grants of between £250 and £20,000 are available from the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner's Fund to support the work of voluntary organisations that are delivering services that help make Suffolk a safer place to live, work, travel and invest in. It is looking for applications from organisations that are providing support in partnership/collaboration, and linking with the key areas of focus in the Police and Crime Plan, which are: vulnerable people, victims of crime, hidden harm, substance misuse, preventing reoffending, and reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. The application deadline is 5th July. Find out more here

FUNDING: local housing projects

The Nationwide Building Society Community Grants programme is offering grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 to support local housing projects that help the most vulnerable by preventing people from losing their homes, helping people in to a home and supporting people to thrive within the home environment. This round is open to groups in Wales, West of England, North West, North Midlands and the North East of England. The deadline for applications is 5th July. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: gender equality

Clean break is holding an event entitled 'Gender, Justice and Women's Rights: Change, Progress and the Future' [27th June, London, £15] at which Deborah Coles (Director, INQUEST) and Sonali Naik QC will discuss their battles for justice, human rights, and gender equality, and why we continue to face an uphill challenge in achieving fairness and equality for everyone. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

Prison Advice and Care Trust is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) [£35,000, London, full time]. They are looking for a self-motivated, values and results driven all-rounder to manage their digital and print communications, events, and the charity’s brand. Working directly with the CEO, the successful candidate will be based in the South London office, working as part of a friendly, small team, across varied and interesting projects including web and social media management, supporting appeals, direct marketing to commissioners, public relations and media, budget film making, signage and brand promotion. The closing date for applications is 21st June. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Service Manager with Nacro [North East], Sessional Worker with Changing Lives [Various Locations], Lecturer in PSD with Weston College (Offender Learning) [HMP Dartmoor], Early Years Practitioner/s with Oasis Project [Brighton], Funding Support Officer with AVA (Against Violence & Abuse) [London], Trainer Practitioner with Wales Restorative Approaches Partnership [Cardiff], Business Manager with Junction 42 [North East], Engagement Team Members with User Voice [Various Locations], Trainee Assessor with St Giles Trust [HMP Stoke Heath], Cluster Lead Nurse with Change, grow live (CGL) [West Sussex]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here 

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Kent getaway with two course dinner – save 42%.  Details
  • Tip of the week II: Full-day drawing class at The National Portrait Gallery – save 66%.  Details
  • Tip of the week III: Two course meal for two at Harvester - £20.  Details

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