The role of the voluntary sector and PCCs in reducing re-offending (South West)

At this event you will hear the latest on Police and Crime Commissioners’ (PCCs) plans on reducing re-offending, possibilities for them to take on responsibility for probation services, and discuss how PCCs and the voluntary sector can work together. You’ll also get all the usual updates on criminal justice developments and networking opportunities from Clinks regional criminal justice forums. Speakers:

• Marc Hole, Head of Commissioning and Partnerships, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, on how 
• Josh Stunell, Be The Change, on how they have worked with a PCC
• Isabel Livingstone, Clinks, on the latest news in criminal justice and what’s changing in the world of PCCs, probation and prisons.

For those working in Somerset, there will be an opportunity to explore the potential for a new network for organisations working in criminal justice. This event will be followed by a session on social investment, to help you understand what social investment is, and to explore if it could benefit you. Book here Clinks coordinate quarterly forums to provide the opportunity for members to do just that, along with improving access to decision makers and allowing time for all-important networking.

The forums will give local and regional organisations the opportunity to:

• Discuss the role of the voluntary sector and Police and Crime Commissioners in reducing reoffending,
• Share good practice and network with other organisations working in your region,
• Discuss the challenges and opportunities your organisation is currently facing,
• Influence Clinks’ national policy work through shared experience,
• hear the latest national developments in criminal justice and get an update on issues raised at the previous forum.

The Regional Criminal Justice Forums are also being held in Manchester and Durham.