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 impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice?

Clinks has launched a report which presents the evidence we have collected over the course of the pandemic about the impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system.

Leading radical change

Clinks CEO Anne Fox spoke to Pat McArdle, CEO of Mayday Trust, about her experience of leading a radical change.

Have your say on what Clinks thinks

Which policy areas have the most impact on voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system and the people they support? You can help us prioritise.

A window of opportunity: Pregnancy and maternity in the community

Zahra Wynne blogs about the under-researched needs of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth who are in contact with the criminal justice system but aren't in prison.

The sentencing white paper: alternatives to custody and ‘tougher’ community sentences

On 16th September 2020, the government published A Smarter Approach to Sentencing. This blog looks at the provision for community sentences set out in the white paper.

Accommodation funding available as part of Covid-19 response

Policy Manager Nicola Drinkwater looks at a relaunched government scheme to support people at risk of homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Future sentencing policy – entrenching inequality

In this blog, Lauren Nickolls looks at the impact the sentencing white paper is likely to have on people in the criminal justice system from black and Muslim communities.

Does ‘telemedicine’ have a role in delivering voluntary sector services in prisons?

Chantal Edge explains why video consultations (telemedicine) are relevant to the voluntary sector, and outlines the national rollout of telemedicine across secure settings as part of the pandemic response.

The sentencing white paper: exacerbating the issues created by sentence inflation?

In this blog we look at the impact of sentence inflation and consider the implications of the government white paper’s new proposals that will mean more people are in prison for even longer.

Probation reform – the view from the voluntary sector

Clinks' Director of Influence and Communications Jess Mullen gives an update on probation reforms and how they are affecting the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system.

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Blogs

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.

Publications

Clinks submitted evidence to the Justice Committee inquiry on the role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system

Clinks response: The Justice Committee inquiry on the role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system

Clinks submitted a response to the Justice Committee's inquiry on the role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system.

Latest on Twitter

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Watch Professor @NealHazel discuss what the evidence tells us about effective resettlement support for children after custody; facilitated by Clink's @ChrisStacey
Watch the video and read Neal's evidence review here: Resettlement of children after custody | Clinks

Blogs

What impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice?

Leading radical change

Have your say on what Clinks thinks

A window of opportunity: Pregnancy and maternity in the community

The sentencing white paper: alternatives to custody and ‘tougher’ community sentences

Accommodation funding available as part of Covid-19 response

Future sentencing policy – entrenching inequality

Does ‘telemedicine’ have a role in delivering voluntary sector services in prisons?

The sentencing white paper: exacerbating the issues created by sentence inflation?

Probation reform – the view from the voluntary sector

What's New

Blogs

Clinks annual conference 2022 key takeaways

Publications

Clinks response: The Justice Committee inquiry on the role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system

Latest on Twitter

Events

North of England Criminal Justice Forum

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Working and volunteering in prisons training

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