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.
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.
The Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (CSTR) programme in action: Essex
First in a series of blogs on the Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (CSTR) programme, this blog by Clinks and Nacro looks at the Essex CSTR site to learn how they became a CSTR site, their learnings, and how service users benefit from this change.
Being, Becoming, Belonging
Executive Director for External Affairs at Changing Lives, Laura Seebohm, talks about the impact of deprivation, discrimination and trauma on people’s lives. She explores a radical re-imagining of how we can better support the mental health of people going through challenging times.
What's New
Blogs
Women, Self-Harm, and the Justice Pathway: Why We Must Look Beyond Prison Walls
Self-harm among women in prison remains alarmingly high, yet little is known about what happens before custody, when many women’s distress begins to build. Our new research project seeks to close this evidence gap by exploring how self-harm manifests across the justice pathway and identifying earlier opportunities for compassionate intervention.
Publications
Clinks' briefing on the Sentencing Bill
A guide to key measures in the Senten
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The role is for a leader from an organisation focused on racially minoritised people, with expertise in service delivery, policy, advocacy, or related areas in criminal justice. Racial disparities are present at every CJS stage. This role ensures these voices are central in shaping policy to help address and eradicate them. Apply by Mon 18 Nov, 10am. More info: https://www.clinks.org/voluntary-community-sector/vacancies/15566 #CriminalJustice #RR3 #RacialEquity