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.
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Blogs
State of the sector 2022 survey: why your response is crucial
The state of the sector survey 2022 is your opportunity to share your experiences and help us to influence decision makers on your behalf. Each and every response to this survey will form the basis of an in-depth report, published at the end of the year, helping us to understand the experiences, opportunities, and challenges for organisations working to support people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. This is a blog to share why it is important to contribute.
Publications
Reducing reoffending and increasing community (re)integration: effective practice when people have a sexual conviction
This evidence review provides an in-depth look at the issue of reducing reoffending and increasing community (re)integration for people who have a sexual conviction.
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The #Stateofthesector22 survey is live - Do you work for a voluntary organisation working in criminal justice? This is your opportunity to share your experiences and help us to influence decision makers on your behalf. Complete the survey by 25 July: State of the sector 2022 survey: why your response is crucial | Clinks