The latest views and discussion from Clinks staff and guest writers. We also use blogs to give short updates on our latest projects, as well as briefings on topics of interest to members.

Changes to prisons on the horizon - what are they and why does it matter?

What might be included in the Prisons White Paper and why the voluntary sector should have a meaningful say in its contents.

The latest from the residential women’s centre team

The residential women’s centre team give an update about the department’s progress with the development and implementation of the residential women’s centres.

Women’s Community Sector Core Costs Grant Funding 2021 – 2022

Following its grant funding programme in 2020, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is inviting voluntary organisations to apply for grant funding to strengthen community based provision for women in the criminal justice system.

Supporting you to strengthen your voice

Find out about Clinks’ Stronger Voice project - a three-year project helping the voluntary sector working in criminal justice develop a unified and influential voice, at both a national and regional level.

Talking about racism: What language will we use?

In our work towards realising our ambition to be an antiracist organisation, we're making some changes to the language and messaging we use.

Reflections on my first 100 days at Clinks

Director of Support and Development Chris Stacey reflects on his first few months at Clinks.

Pre-sentence report pilot 2021

This blog provides a summary of a Ministry of Justice pilot to increase the delivery of quality pre-sentence reports across 15 magistrates’ courts in England and Wales.

What part will voluntary organisations play on the first day of the new probation service?

Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has announced which organisations have been successful in bidding for contracts to provide resettlement and rehabilitation services to support people under the new model.

Racism exists in the criminal justice system: why the Sewell report falls short

This blog focusses on the Sewell report’s findings on criminal justice, and why they do a disservice to the lived experience of racially minoritised people in the criminal justice system.

Senedd Elections 2021 – where do the manifestos stand on criminal justice?

This blog summarises the key commitments of relevance to criminal justice policy in the manifestos of the three main Welsh political parties: Plaid Cymru, Welsh Labour and the Welsh Conservatives.

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Blogs

State of the sector 2021 survey: why your response matters

We have launched this year's State of the sector survey. Help us build on last year's evidence and identify changes and challenges for the sector. Your answers will help us to advocate on your behalf and prioritise our work so that we can meet your needs.

Publications

Representation to the Spending Review 2021

Clinks has submitted a response to the government's Spending Review 2021.

Latest on Twitter

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We welcome Richard Oldfield’s independent review of the probation Dynamic Framework, which echoes many of the issues we’ve consistently raised and recommendations that we’ve made. Read more about the review in our guest blog from Richard Oldfield: https://www.clinks.org/community/blog-posts/independent-review-probatio…

Blogs

Changes to prisons on the horizon - what are they and why does it matter?

The latest from the residential women’s centre team

Women’s Community Sector Core Costs Grant Funding 2021 – 2022

Supporting you to strengthen your voice

Talking about racism: What language will we use?

Reflections on my first 100 days at Clinks

Pre-sentence report pilot 2021

What part will voluntary organisations play on the first day of the new probation service?

Racism exists in the criminal justice system: why the Sewell report falls short

Senedd Elections 2021 – where do the manifestos stand on criminal justice?

What's New

Blogs

State of the sector 2021 survey: why your response matters

Publications

Representation to the Spending Review 2021

Latest on Twitter

Events

Ethics in service user involvement

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