Clinks annual conference 2023
Clinks annual conference 2023
Making race and justice everybody's business
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Conference theme
Racially minoritised people are overrepresented at every single point of contact with the criminal justice system (CJS). This is a well-known fact within our sector, and we are aware of extensive data, research and stories of lived experience which evidence racism within the CJS. It is also acknowledged that despite numerous efforts being made to begin to tackle this fundamental flaw within the system, whether that be through reviews, reports, campaigns, adaptions to policy or many other initiatives which have been launched, the progress made to date is not good enough.
Clinks thinks that all organisations working in criminal justice, whether they be statutory or voluntary, must acknowledge and take action to tackle systemic, structural and individual racism and ensure that their services are accessible to, and meet the needs of, racially minoritised people. We know that awareness exists, however the understanding of, and commitment to, actively taking steps forward within this work is limited.
This year we would like to take the opportunity at our annual conference to provide a platform for our specialist members who are led by/for racially minoritised people to share their expertise on how to best support people from racially minoritised communities, and how we can unite and commit to a future where justice is equitable. Race and justice is everybody’s business, and we would like for the wider criminal justice sector to come together and embrace the opportunity to learn, be challenged and most importantly commit to prioritise taking action to tackle racial inequity and injustices moving forward.
This year attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of thought-provoking and reflective sessions, which will aim to inspire and influence change on an individual, organisational and wider strategic level. Further details of the speakers and facilitators will be announced closer to the time.
Workshops and panel discussions
Morning keynote panel
The current state of racial inequity in the criminal justice system
Our morning panellists will share their views and experiences on the theme of the day, reflecting on what barriers remain in place for voluntary sector organisations working in the criminal justice system (CJS) to be able to effectively tackle the problem and take meaningful action.
Workshops
Across the morning two workshop series will run, each with four workshops delivered by member organisations and sector partners.
Workshop series 1
Will be themed around; 'sustainability within the criminal justice system for organisations led by/for racially minoritised people'.
Workshop series 2
Will address; 'understanding the needs of racially minoritised people and the importance of providing trauma informed, culturally sensitive support'.
The day will include performances from members of the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and in the afternoon, after a networking lunch, we will pick up with a final workshop series.
Workshop series 3
Will focus on; 'how to influence the criminal justice system and achieve better outcomes for racially minoritised people'.
Afternoon keynote panel
What’s the solution? Let’s make race and justice everybody’s business and commit to taking action together
Our final panel of the day will bring together the learning from the day as well as views and suggestions for how the voluntary criminal justice sector can take meaningful action to address racial disparity within the CJS moving forward.
Costs
Early bird rates / Full cost rates
| Early bird rate | Full cost rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary sector member | £50 | £75 |
| Individual associate member | £60 | £85 |
| Organisation associate member | £110 | £135 |
| Non-member | £160 | £185 |
We price our conference to make sure it is as accessible as possible for Clinks members, particularly small and specialist ones. If the cost is prohibitive and your organisation has an income of less than £100,000, then please do get in touch via email at events@clinks.org if you would like to be considered for one of our limited bursary spaces.
The early bird ticket rate will be available until 30 October. Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive further details in your confirmation email on venue location etc. An e-ticket for this event is required, anyone who presents at the venue on the day without registering in advance will be turned away.
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Cancellations policy
For paid-for events, cancellations must be made in writing to events@clinks.org. Please include your organisation name and delegate contact details.
If you cancel your booking:
- One month or more before the event, no charges will be incurred. If payment has been made, a refund will be arranged.
- Less than one month, but more than five working days before the event, Clinks will retain 50% of the fee and a refund can be arranged for the remainder.
- Within five working days of the event, Clinks will retain 100% of the fee and no refund will be applicable.
- If you do not attend the event Clinks will retain 100% of the fee unless a legitimate reason for not attending can be provided. Such decisions are at the discretion of Clinks.
- For free events, Clinks may advertise a ‘no show’ charge which will be applicable to delegates who have not submitted written notice of their absence prior to the event.
- If you wish to send a substitute delegate, please let us know by emailing events@clinks.org. There is no administrative charge for doing this. However, if the event pricing is dependent upon membership status or organisation type, the fee may change, and an additional cost may be incurred.
- Clinks reserves the right to cancel, postpone or otherwise alter the content or date of an event without notice. In such circumstances, Clinks may, at its own discretion, return any payment received without penalty of a cancellation charge.
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COVID-19 (Applicable to in-person events)
The symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections are very similar. It is not possible to tell if you have COVID-19, flue or another respiratory infection based on symptoms alone. Most people with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections will have a relatively mild illness, especially if they have been vaccinated. If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, and you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to attend, refrain from attending an in-person event. Please email us at events@clinks.org to nominate a substitute delegate from your organisation or inform us of non-attendance.
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