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.
77 organisations awarded grants during the pandemic
Clinks has awarded a further £163,500 to 32 voluntary sector organisations working with individuals in contact with the criminal justice system, on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)/Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
The latest on the Female Offender Strategy: prison expansion vs community solutions
Clinks is highly disappointed in the plans to expand the women’s prison estate with an additional 500 places to be built into existing prisons. The decision contradicts the intentions of the government’s female offender strategy.
Influencing criminal justice policy in a pandemic - an update from our policy team
With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, further lockdowns in response and a number of major changes set to take place in the criminal justice system this year, we recap on our work in the run up to the new year to influence policy and practice and reflect on our priorities going forward.
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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