Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 678 | 9th April 2021

Light Lunch

In this week's edition... 

CLINKS NEWS: Ramadan in prison

The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) Special Interest Group on Covid-19 held a one-off meeting to discuss HM Prison and Probation Service’s (HMPPS) preparations for Ramadan in prison and opportunities for voluntary sector organisations to support people in prison to observe the holy month. Questions were raised around issues such as taking the vaccine during Ramadan, and how HMPPS plans to ensure people in prison feel connected to their families and wider community if social contact is not possible. Racism and perceptions of preferential treatment were also discussed. Read the full meeting notes here

CLINKS VACANCY: Income and Impact Manager

We are seeking someone to join our team as Income and Impact Manager [£38,606, London (currently home based), full time]. The role will be responsible for the governance of existing income and generating new income to ensure that Clinks has the funding that it needs to deliver on its strategy, whilst measuring and understanding the impact the charity has. It will lead on the delivery of our income generation strategy, grant fundraising from statutory and charitable sources and developing and managing corporate partnerships whilst incorporating new developments and trends to ensure Clinks has diverse and robust income streams. Find out more and apply by 25th April here

CLINKS VACANCY: HR Officer

We are seeking someone to join our team within the newly created Operations and Resource Directorate as HR Officer [£22,329 pro rata, London (currently home based), part time]. The role will contribute to developing and supporting the running of Clinks’ people management function. It will provide appropriate support for all HR issues as they arise, implementing Clinks’ people strategy, HR policies and procedures and ensure performance standards are developed and applied consistently. Find out more and apply by 21st April here

CLINKS VACANCY: Governance and Executive Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking someone to join our team and support the Governance and Executive Manager, who in turn supports the CEO, Senior Management Team, and the Board of Trustees [£16,747 pro rata, London (currently home based), part time]. This role will provide governance administrative support for Clinks committees, sub-committees and other ad-hoc meetings, and PA duties and diary management to assist senior managers when required. Find out more and apply by 21st April here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Commenting on the report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, published on 31st March, Peter Dawson, director of the Prison Reform Trust, said: “For all its claimed emphasis on following the evidence, this complacent report turns a blind eye to the grossly disproportionate outcomes for Black people both in prison and on their journey to it… Blithe optimism is no substitute for the clear eyed analysis and hard work needed to change a system that discriminates from beginning to end.” Read the full statement here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: racial disproportionality in youth diversion

The Centre for Justice Innovation has published a new research report, Equal diversion?, which explores racial disproportionality in existing evidence-led youth diversion schemes. While the evidence strongly suggests that youth diversion is beneficial for the children and young people who go through it, inequality in access to and engagement with youth diversion is likely to have a material impact on racial disparities later on in the system. The report also identifies a range of promising practices which, if implemented more broadly, give hope that all young people can be offered a chance to change their behaviour and realise their future potential. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: needs assessment

HM Inspectorate of Probation has published its latest Academic Insight paper Needs assessment: risk, desistance and engagement. The paper focuses on the potential for improvements to assessment processes of people with convictions. It states that the assessment process itself can serve a purpose that goes beyond identifying the support an individual may require and what risks need to be considered - offering opportunities for co-production, the demonstration of care, and the starting point for building a relationship. Read the paper here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: health and wellbeing

The Food Matters Inside and Out project has launched a monthly health and wellbeing e-newsletter, aimed at women who face extra challenges in life, including poor mental health, substance misuse, early life trauma and experience of the criminal justice system. The e-newsletter provides support for women through articles relating to food and other lifestyle factors such as sleep, mental health, mindfulness and physical exercise. Read and subscribe here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: gambling harms

GamCare will receive two years’ funding to scale up delivery of its programme to raise awareness and develop pathways to support for people experiencing gambling harms across the criminal justice system. The charity will be funded to deliver a nationwide programme of engagement and awareness raising, designed to improve services for those in contact with the criminal justice system. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: the status of adult prisons

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is providing weekly updates on the status of adult prisons, which includes information on Covid-19 outbreaks, as well as the progress of prisons towards stage 3 of the National Framework for Prison Regimes and Services. On 4th January, in line with the national lockdown, HMPPS moved all adult prisons in England and Wales to regime stage 4. Since early March, adult prisons have been able to progress to stage 3 as they are assessed to be ready. If you would like to receive weekly updates on the status of adult prisons, please email covid19@clinks org. Information about which prisons have moved to stage 3 and details of whether visits are reopening is also publicly available on the government website here

FUNDING: criminal justice and penal reform

Grants between £10,000 and £20,000 are available from A B Charitable Trust for small to medium-sized charities registered and working in the UK in one of three priority areas: migrants and refugees, criminal justice and penal reform, and human rights (particularly access to justice). A B Charitable Trust supports charities that work with people at any stage of the criminal justice system, that support individuals to resettle successfully in the community, and charities that promote a fair and just system. A B Charitable Trust is happy to provide funding for core costs. Find out more and apply by 25th April here

FUNDING: North Yorkshire

Grants up to £20,000 are available from the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to local community groups, organisations and individuals for new and innovative community safety projects in North Yorkshire. Funds from £500 up to £20,000 can be awarded for specific projects that support communities within North Yorkshire to “Be Safe and Feel Safe”, including: diversionary activities for children and young people; promoting safety and reducing the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour; support for victims; improving community cohesion; preventing crime and anti-social behaviour; or supporting the purchase of specific pieces of equipment in key community locations. Find out more and apply by 29th April here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: kindness, hope and compassion

On 24th March, Khulisa held a virtual book launch of the fourth Monument Fellowship book Humane Justice, which celebrated the work of authors with lived experience across the criminal justice system. The event explored the book’s central question: What role do kindness, hope and compassion play in the criminal justice system? and included readings and discussion from the book’s contributors Mr Gee and Brenda Birungi. You can watch a recording of the event here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: peer mentoring

MYBE Awards has developed a Level 2 qualification in ‘Peer Mentoring in a Criminal Justice Setting’ [anytime, online, free]. The qualification is suitable for those with a lived experience of prison or probation, who are interested to turn their previous experience into a new skillset, to support others who experience difficulties associated with offending that limits their lives and their families' lives. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Any interested learners can find out more and sign up here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: one-to-one online tutoring in English and Maths

The Traveller Movement and Open Doors Education and Training (ODET) are running a functional skills programme for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people not in education, training or employment [anytime, online, free]. Participants must be aged between 15-25 with a particular focus of those at risk of entering, or currently in, the criminal justice system. This programme provides one-to-one online tutoring in English and Maths and nationally recognised qualifications. It also equips Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people with skills needed for further training or to enter the job market. All resources will be provided including technology. The deadline to apply is 14th May. Find out more and download a referral form here

FEATURED VACANCY: Head of Service User Engagement

Nacro is looking for a Head of Service User Engagement [£39,470, flexible location, full time] to lead the implementation and development of its national Community Voice (service user participation) strategy. Working with teams across the organisation and with people experiencing multiple disadvantage, you will lead the drive to ensure service user engagement is at the heart of Nacro’s approach in all of its services – from work in prisons and resettlement, to education centres, housing projects and in campaigning. A team player with excellent communication skills, you will have a background working with people experiencing disadvantage and in driving service user involvement and promoting service user voice. Find out more and apply by 23rd April here

FEATURED VACANCY: Rehabilitation Programmes Manager

Recycling Lives is looking for a Rehabilitation Programmes Manager [Up to £40,000, Preston, full time] to oversee the effective management of the Rehabilitation Programmes team and programmes to ensure their successful delivery. This role also includes relationship building with stakeholders and partner organisations both in custodial and community settings. You will have experience of managing complex needs programmes and working to targets, excellent communication and people management skills including the ability to motivate and empower others. Also desirable is a keen social conscience and a desire to go the extra mile to help those in need, a track record of achieving tangible performance results and setting targets and extensive knowledge of the justice system, including offending behaviours and offender management. Find out more and apply by 4th May here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES

Musician in Residence with Changing Tunes [HMP Swinfen Hall and HMP Bristol], Administrator with St Giles [HMP Stoke Heath], Communications and Engagement Officer with The Advocacy Project [Brent], Creative Writing Mentor with Arkbound Foundation [Home-based], Restorative Justice Practitioner with Redeeming our Communities [Home-based], Partnerships Manager with Switchback [London], Young Women’s Worker with Redthread Youth [London], Applied Theatre Quality and Training Lead with Odd Arts [Manchester], Prison Based Creative Practitioner with Belong – Making Justice Happen [HMP/YOI Brinsford], Engagement Worker with Social Interest Group [London], Office and Services Administrator with Prisoners Abroad [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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