Critical friends: An independent review of voluntary sector infrastructure in the CJS
Specialist voluntary sector infrastructure in the Criminal Justice System has been praised by charities, private companies and government officials, but [[{"fid":"3283","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Critical friends report cover","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Critical friends report cover"},"type":"media","link_text":null,"attributes":{"alt":"Critical friends report cover","title":"Critical friends report cover","height":"640","width":"455","style":"width: 250px; height: 352px; float: right;","class":"media-element file-default"}}]]changes are needed to make sure the shifting needs of local organisations continue to be met, especially in a rapidly changing political, economic, and operational environment.
“Having a strong and effective specialist voluntary sector has never been more important”.
– Debbie Pippard, Barrow Cadbury Trust, Chair of the independent advisory panel
A new report, Critical friends, has been produced by an independent panel looking into the effectiveness and future of voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in the Criminal Justice System. After taking evidence from over 150 organisations and individuals from the voluntary, private and public sectors, the panel made 10 recommendations; five for government and five for infrastructure organisations.
“It is an enormous sector with continuous changes in legislation, best practice and research. Without specialist infrastructure support we would never keep on top of it.” - Survey respondent
Infrastructure organisations, like Clinks, were told they must not be complacent; they must adapt to stay relevant, diversify their income base to be sustainable, and be accountable to keep the trust and support of their members and the wider voluntary sector.
Click here to download the report
Click here to read the blog, 'We all need critical (and supportive) friends'
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