Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 607 | 25th October 2019

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CLINKS TRAINING: arts in prisons

This one day introductory course [11th November, Manchester, from £75] will explore the process of delivering sustainable creative activities in prisons, from idea formation through to evaluation. It will also provide an overview of the current criminal justice system and an insight to working inside a prison, looking at practical considerations. The course will be delivered by Rebbecca Hemmings (Development Officer for the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance) and Sara Lee (Director of Music in Prisons). The course is aimed at those with an arts background, but with little or no previous experience of working in a criminal justice setting. Book your place here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE BLOG: good practice

In a guest blog for Arts Council England, Dora Dixon introduces the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance’s (NCJAA) good practice guide. The guide is a practical resource for anyone delivering creative activity in criminal justice settings – from local artists to national museums, and particularly those unsure where to begin. The guide makes a convincing case for why the arts and culture sector should be extending its unique services to the prison population. It describes NCJAA’s vision for arts to be embedded right across the criminal justice system, unlocking pathways that allow everyone to prosper in a thriving creative economy. Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: fair chance for students with convictions

Ten UK universities have signed the ‘Fair Chance for Students with Convictions’ pledge, following a project led by Unlock. The project is designed to support fair admissions and improve access and participation for universities. Its three main objectives are: putting policies in place at each university; a toolkit for other universities to use and a pledge for universities to sign up to. To ensure applicants are aware of the commitment, signatories will be asked to include a link to the pledge in their admissions policy. Read more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: how old are our prisons?

Following the government announcement that it has abandoned plans to close "the most dilapidated" Victorian prisons, Russell Webster examines the age of the prison estate in England and Wales in his latest blog. It includes an interactive chart of all 120 prisons in England and Wales arranged along a timeline of when they first became custodial institutions. Read it here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: pop-up shop

Fine Cell Work has opened a new pop-up shop in Peter Jones and Partners in Sloane Square. The pop-up shop is only open until 31st October and sells cushions, decorations and more, all handmade by people in prison. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: stop and search

The Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) and EQUAL have responded to the Home Office’s Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) for the changes to Section 60 (s.60) suspicion-less searches. Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows a police officer to stop and search a person without suspicion, in an area authorised by a senior police officer. These changes, which lower both the threshold and seniority of rank required to authorise a s.60 order, were piloted initially in March 2019 in seven police forces before being rolled out nationally in August. Read the response here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: probation

Catch22 is keen to work with voluntary sector organisations, as supply chain partners, in the Ministry of Justice’s Strengthening Probation competition. Catch22 is looking for partners who can add value and innovation in the probation arena – and who it can support to scale up delivery and access opportunities. Find out more here

FUNDING: arts

Organisations based in Wales or elsewhere in the European Union may be eligible to apply for a Small Grant of up to £10,000 from Arts Council of Wales. Applications can be made at any time and a decision will be made within six working weeks of submitting an application. There are more details about the eligibility criteria and how to make an application in the guidelines on the Arts Council of Wales website. If you’ve had a grant from Arts Council of Wales before, you can apply for a Large Grant, between £10,001 and £50,000. The next deadlines for Large Grant applications are on 6th November 2019 and 8th January 2020. Find out more here

FUNDING: women’s resources

There is £9,903 of resource funding remaining to be allocated for use by 31st March 2020 as part of the Female Offender Strategy. The Ministry of Justice is therefore seeking further expressions of interest for use of this final tranche of funding. In view of the small amount of money available, it is seeking proposals for direct expenditure, such as toys for a crèche; printing course materials; improving equipment/furnishings etc. All proposed expenditure must be classified as resource expenditure, not capital expenditure. For a bid to be considered, please email Jason.Nickeas@justice.gov.uk for an application form to be completed by 1st November. Any queries please contact: cjwst@justice.gov.uk

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: supporting care leavers

Nepacs is hosting an event [7th November, Chester-le-Street, free] to showcase work supporting care leavers to have a positive resettlement in the community following a prison sentence in the North East. ‘Paving the way: care leavers in custody’ will showcase the learning from a project which Nepacs has developed in HMP Deerbolt and HMP and YOI Low Newton over the past year. The project has so far engaged with 139 young men or women in prison. These young people then coproduced a new group work programme, named ‘Paving the way’, to support other care leavers in custody to prepare for release by exploring their rights and entitlements, people skills, housing and lifestyles. The event will be followed by Nepacs’ AGM. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: arts workshops for children

Restorative Justice for All is holding weekly art workshops for children [every Sunday, City of London, free] as part of its new project which uses restorative justice principles as a preventive method to divert children from harm. Culture and Art for the Square Mile (CA4SM) is a children-led project which uses restorative justice values to create a ‘safe space’ which will allow children’s social and artistic capabilities to flourish. During the workshops, children enjoy learning and creating art pieces on different themes ranging from pollution, endangered species to cultural symbols of the city of London. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: play on women in the criminal justice system

[BLANK], written by Alice Birch, directed by Maria Aberg and co-produced by Clean Break, is a thought-provoking new play that reaches across society to explore the impact of the criminal justice system on women and their families [until 30th November, London, from £10]. The play has already received many positive reviews, with The Independent calling it: “A potent, devastating exploration of the criminal justice system”. Get tickets here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: community safety

The Association of Panel Members (AOPM) is holding the second in a series of events across London ‘From bystanders to problem solvers’ [1st November, Haringey, free]. The event series aims to voluntary sector organisations to develop partnerships with statutory services to progress delivery of diversionary Local Justice Panels, as recommended by the 2017 Lammy report, to avoid the over-representation of black, Asian and minority ethnic under 25s in the criminal justice system. Funded by the National Lottery Community fund, AOPM has supported volunteers to deliver restorative justice with Youth Offending Teams in England and Wales Since 2006. Book here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: policing the community

The Howard League for Penal Reform’s ‘Policing the community’ conference [12th November, London, from £125] will provide an opportunity for delegates to discuss best practice in policing and diversion from crime and custody. It will explore innovations in policy and practice in relation to policing, sentencing and women; criminalisation of children in residential care; and policing the community. The conference will also include the Community Awards 2019, recognising projects and organisations whose work and practice is delivered above and beyond normal service delivery, showcasing the most successful community projects across the country which are encouraging desistance from crime. The awards this year will be presented by TV star, Prue Leith. Book tickets here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: theory of change

NPC is holding training for charities on ‘Creating a theory of change’ [10th December, London, from £295]. Aimed at charity staff, this interactive and hands-on training workshop will help you to develop your organisation's theory of change. This refreshed training session offers a comprehensive insight into NPC‘s updated thinking on theory of change and is for those who have no, or limited, experience of theory of change. More information and tickets here

FEATURED VACANCY: Contract Performance Manager – Justice

3SC is looking for a Contract Performance Manager – Justice [£35,000, Hampshire, full time] to be responsible for ensuring the portfolio of Hampshire and Isle of Wight CRC contracts meet expectations around performance, quality and agreed profile. An understanding of the needs of those individuals being supported would be beneficial. You will be responsible for documenting progress, interpreting data and writing reports to evidence the status of the supply chain. The building and maintenance of positive and professional relationships is vital to the success of this role and the effectiveness of the supply chain. Finally, you will need to identify opportunities to develop further services that benefit the Hampshire and Isle of Wight CRC. Find out more and apply before 1st November here

FEATURED VACANCY: Operational Manager - Approved Premises

Hestia Housing & Support is looking for an Operations Manager [£40,656 plus benefits, Wandsworth, full time] to lead a team running the newly created, and currently only, women's Approved Premises in London. As Operational Manager, you will lead on the launch and continuous management, working closely with the Strategic Manager for Approved Premises and a dedicated, enthusiastic team to develop a service to meet the rehabilitative needs of females who have been released following a custodial sentence, whilst embedding and promoting practices that ensure that risk management and public protection procedures are observed. Find out more and apply before 3rd November here

FEATURED VACANCY: Circles Coordinators

Circles SW is looking for two Circles Coordinators [£30,000 pro rata, Dorset (part home based, part based at HMP the Verne), Devon and Cornwall (home based), both part time] to establish and coordinate Circles of Support and Accountability, train and support local volunteers, and work closely with public protection agencies to ensure the safe integration of people who have sexually offended. Your risk management expertise will be informed by your substantial experience in working with people who present a significant risk of sexual harm. These exciting and challenging opportunities require talented, experienced individuals who are self-motivating and flexible in approach. Both positions require occasional travel across the south west region. Find out more and apply before 8th November here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Dispersed Property Support Worker with Changing Lives [Northumberland], Senior Education Coordinator (Curriculum Manager) with Back on Track [Manchester], Recovery Coordinator with Humankind [County Durham], Project Co-ordinator with YSS [Hereford], Project worker IRC with Hibiscus Initiatives [Milton Keynes], Circles Coordinator (Devon/Cornwall) with Circles South West [Home based, Devon or Cornwall], Support Officer with Nacro [Birmingham & Coventry], Operational Manager – Approved Premises with Hestia Housing & Support [London], Trustee with Anglia Care Trust [Ipswich], Finance Co-optee with Spark Inside [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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