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.
Laptops in Prisons and Technology on Probation: Voluntary Sector Innovation
The voluntary sector has long delivered innovation in criminal justice settings. Matt Uberoi, Clinks London Development Officer, explains how new digital solutions from the voluntary sector in prisons and probation can reduce reoffending.
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Blogs
What do we mean by co-curated?
This is a guest blog by David Kendall, the founder of "Penned Up" - a literary festival that takes place in prison.
David started "Penned Up" because he felt people in prison were denied agency – art was done to them. The festival started in HMP Lewes in 2015, and has run programmes in Downview and Erlestoke with the latter becoming its base. The model is always a committee of prisoners working with the festival directors to put together a programme reflecting the interests and needs of its prison audience.
Publications
The Education Committee inquiry into boys’ attainment and engagement in education
Clinks provided a response to the The Education Committee inquiry into boys’ attainment and engagement in education.
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