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.
RR3 Special Interest Group on Covid-19- weekly update
The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) has set up a Special Interest Group on Covid-19, in order to formally channel policy suggestions to government on how they can protect people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families.
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Blogs
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.
Publications
Notes from the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) Special Interest Group on Covid-19
Notes from a one-off meeting convened to discuss HMPPS preparations for Ramadan in prison, and the opportunity for voluntary sector organisations to support people in prison to observe the holy month.
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We are extremely disappointed that the JCVI advice on phase 2 of the COVID vaccination programme does not prioritise people in prison and those who work with them, including voluntary sector staff and volunteers https://gov.uk/government/publications/priority-groups-for-phase-2-of-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-programme-advice-from-the-jcvi/jcvi-interim-statement-on-phase-2-of-the-covid-19-vaccination-programme