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.
Update on funding for the criminal justice voluntary sector
This blog outlines the key notes of importance within the response given to Clinks by Amy Rees clarifying budget allocations and the voluntary sector 2023/2024, and the subsequent conversation between Clinks and HMPPS on the deferred funding for voluntary organisations.
Reflections on the Race and Justice Network
21 March 2023 is the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, an opportunity to reflect on individual, and collective, progress in challenging discrimination in our organisations and across the criminal justice system.
In this blog, Kaiya Caines, Clinks Race and Justice coordinator, reflects on the many accomplishments in challenging racial discrimination in the criminal justice system and sets out our approach for the the future.
Commissioning of prison-based arts projects through the Dynamic Purchasing System
This blog has been written by three leaders of small specialist arts organisations that work in prisons in England and Wales.
It shares their perspectives on the commissioning of prison-based arts projects through the Dynamic Purchasing System.
Clinks annual conference 2022 key takeaways
It has been a tough year. Recovery from the pandemic and major changes to the criminal justice operating environment, including probation unification and proposed prison reforms, presented significant challenges. This blog will share 'key takeaways' from each speaker and panel featured.
An update on commissioning following October’s engagement forum between Clinks, HMPPS and MoJ
Last month Clinks met with representatives from His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) for the quarterly commissioning engagement forum; a space which was created to provide regular discussion and feedback on commissioning rounds that will involve the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. See our earlier blog for more details on the purpose of these forums and how you can feed into them in the future.
Building relationships with new leadership at the Ministry of Justice
Following an unstable period in leadership in Westminster, there have been further changes to the ministerial line-up at the Ministry of Justice. This blog post provides information about the new ministerial team, explains what steps Clinks has taken to reach out to the new Prisons Minister, and suggests how voluntary organisations can build relationships with decision makers.
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Blogs
Collaborating to change the shape of justice for women
In 2030 The Worshipful Company of Weavers, the oldest of the City of London’s livery companies will be 900 years old. Those 900 years of tradition and patronage include supporting criminal justice voluntary organisations for the last 50 years.
Publications
RR3 Special Interest Group on Community Provision Terms of Reference
This document provides the Terms of Reference for the RR3 Special Interest Group on Community Provision
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