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.
Providing families of people serving the indeterminate IPP sentence with ‘A Helping Hand’
Harry Annison and Christina Straub from the University of Southampton have been leading a research project with Prison Reform Trust on the views of families of people serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences.
Understanding the HMPPS grant programme for 2020-2022
We recently held three stakeholder events to give voluntary organisations further information about the upcoming Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) grant programme for 2020-2022. This blog summarises the key takeaways from the events.
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Blogs
The Sentencing Bill
We set out the key clauses within the Sentencing Bill, laid before Parliament on 2 September. These include a new progression model, a presumption against short sentences and changes to community orders.
Publications
Problem-Solving Courts for Women
This evidence review provides an in-depth look at women’s problem solving courts (WPSC) which are endorsed by the Sentencing Review as an important component in preventing the unnecessary incarceration of women.
Dr Sarah Waite and Dr Alexandria Bradley review the evidence base – to which they are significant contributors – exploring the international context and covering the critical factors for success
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