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.
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.
What's New
Blogs
The Struggles of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Families in the Criminal Justice System
For Gypsy Roma Traveller month, Clinks Policy and Communication Officer Marianne and Senior Policy Officer at The Traveller Movement Grace discuss the challenges within the criminal justice system.
Publications
RR3 Special Interest Group on Commissioning 2023-2024: Recommendations Paper
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