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.

Specialist insurance support during the pandemic

Shirley Greer is a specialist in insurance cover for charities and has provided this guide for Clinks members to address some of the questions you may have about your insurance liabilities during the coronavirus lockdown.

The voluntary sector’s role in probation from June 2021 – what you need to know

Our view on the probation announcements, an overview of the services to be commissioned, and the next steps for our sector.

Covid-19 response grants - the first grants have been awarded

Seven organisations have received a Covid-19 response grant so far. Here's what they'll deliver and an update on the programme.

The probation roadmap to recovery

Key information on what the National Probation Service (NPS) will look like after the pandemic

How will the government lift lockdown in prisons?

A summary of the National Framework for Prison Regimes and Services.

Probation reform - market warming materials for the dynamic framework

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced an important stage of the probation reform programme - that qualification for the dynamic framework will launch later this month.

What recovery should look like - update from the RR3 Special Interest Group on Covid-19

This blog summarises the discussion from the recent meeting of the RR3 SIG on Covid-19 which focussed around two documents recently published by HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS).

How prisons and probation will recover from the impact of Covid-19

This blog gives an update from Jo Farrar, CEO of HMPPS, on the government’s plans for how prisons and probation will start to recover from the restrictions imposed in response to coronavirus.

Never more needed

In our latest survey, we continued to explore issues around service delivery, volunteer availability and financial support, and took a closer look at what impact Covid-19 and organisations’ different delivery models is having on the people they support.

Probation reform and the dynamic framework- what you need to know

The government has been continuing its work to deliver a reformed probation model from next year, and we are now entering a crucial stage of the process.

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Blogs

Senedd Elections – A Sector Briefing

This blog explores the sector's views on what the top three justice priorities should be for the Welsh voluntary & community sector in engagement with the Senedd

Publications

Clinks Families Network - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

This Memorandum of Understanding sets

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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

Blogs

Specialist insurance support during the pandemic

The voluntary sector’s role in probation from June 2021 – what you need to know

Covid-19 response grants - the first grants have been awarded

The probation roadmap to recovery

How will the government lift lockdown in prisons?

Probation reform - market warming materials for the dynamic framework

What recovery should look like - update from the RR3 Special Interest Group on Covid-19

How prisons and probation will recover from the impact of Covid-19

Never more needed

Probation reform and the dynamic framework- what you need to know

What's New

Blogs

Senedd Elections – A Sector Briefing

Publications

Clinks Families Network - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

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Events

Working and volunteering in prisons training

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