Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 680 | 23rd April 2021

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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 BLOG: Community Sentence Treatment Requirements in action

First in a series of blogs on the Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (CSTR) programme, this blog by Clinks and Nacro focuses on the Essex CSTR site. It explains how they became a CSTR site, what they have learned so far, and how service users benefit from this change – especially those who have multiple and complex needs that, when addressed, can successfully divert them away from custody. The CSTR programme aims to reduce reoffending and divert people from short-term custodial sentences by addressing mental health and substance and alcohol misuse issues through treatment requirements that are undertaken in the community. Read the full blog here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE NEWS: creativity in a restricted regime

Creativity in a restricted regime is a guide for prison staff, produced by the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) on behalf of the Arts Forum, which aims to strengthen partnership working in the government around arts in criminal justice. The guide gives recommendations on how those working in prisons can collaborate with education providers, artists and arts organisations to enable creative activity even during Covid-19 restrictions. It features examples of arts activities taking place during the pandemic, and suggested approaches prison staff might take. The distribution of the guide is supported by the Rothschild Foundation, and will be celebrated at a launch event in June spotlighting the resourcefulness arts in criminal justice organisations have shown throughout the pandemic - more details to follow. Read the guide here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: expectations for women's prisons

HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) has published its latest version of its expectations for women’s prisons, the criteria used to conduct inspections of women’s prisons. Clinks responded to two consultations to inform the development of the revised criteria. We are delighted to see a much greater emphasis on trauma-informed care and the inclusion of indicators specifically focussed on ensuring prisons are working closely with the voluntary sector, including that prisons have a named leader for coordinating the work of voluntary organisations. Read Women’s Prison Expectations here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: merger

Technology enterprise Code4000 and social business Catch22 have announced their intent to merge, expanding their work to develop prison talent while filling digital skills gaps. Code4000 trains prisoners in coding in HMP Holme House, HMP Wandsworth, and HMP Humber. Catch22 works with more than 38,000 people across 18 prisons in the UK, providing intervention and rehabilitation services in prison and in the community. The combined efforts of Code4000 and Catch22 will allow them to continue to reduce reoffending rates by setting individuals up for sustainable careers in software development. The merger is expected to be finalised by September 2021. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: faith services in custody and the community

Feltham Community Chaplaincy, which offers support to young people and young adults leaving HMP and YOI Feltham, has been asked to undertake a piece of scoping work for the London Accommodation and Resettlement Partnership to examine the links between faith services in custody and the community for young people 10-21 years old, specifically investigating voluntary sector community faith resettlement. The findings will form part of the London Mayor’s Action Plan. Feltham Community Chaplaincy has created a short survey, the answers to which will inform/influence future funding and actions regarding faith-based organisations and resettlement pathways. Take the survey here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prisons and probation Covid-19 updates

Some adult prisons in England and Wales have resumed social visits where they are assessed as safe to do so. Individual prisons continue to be reviewed each week. Other opportunities for adult prisons to carefully reduce restrictions and reintroduce elements of daily routines, such as small group activities and essential workshops are also being reviewed weekly, subject to safety considerations. Probation services are now delivering across all operational areas, albeit at a reduced level. Services will steadily increase as restrictions ease in the wider community. If you would like to receive regular updates on the status of adult prisons and which prisons have restarted social visits, please email covid19@clinks org. More information is available on the HMPPS Covid-19 update page here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: future of probation services

The Justice Committee has published a report on its inquiry into the future of probation services in England and Wales. Clinks submitted both written and oral evidence to the inquiry, and we were pleased to see many of our key concerns highlighted. The Committee notes that lessons of the previous reforms must be learned, and the new model must provide a lasting solution that allows for stability. Key recommendations include the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) setting out how they are modelling projected volumes and contract values, and what is being done to ensure that contracts are sufficiently resourced and deliverable according to the funding that is available, and the MOJ and HMPPS involving voluntary organisations and Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) in relevant communications relating to transition. Read the report here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 competition

Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has announced the launch of the Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 (CAS3) competition. CAS3 is a new accommodation service, providing up to 12 weeks of temporary accommodation for prison leavers and those moving on from Approved Premises and Bail Accommodation Support Services, who would otherwise be homeless. It will be in operation during the 2021-22 financial year, with a view to scaling up and rolling out nationally, subject to securing additional funding. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is separated into: one Qualification Questions Lot that is applicable for all Regions and an ITT Lot for the each of the four Vanguard Regions (North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East of England and Kent, Surrey and Sussex) which contains the relevant technical and commercial questions. Due to the sensitivity of information on the ITTs, please contact Thomas.phillips@justice.gov.uk to receive the Non-Disclosure Agreement. To be invited to the ITT, please ensure that you are registered on the Ministry of Justice Sourcing Portal Jaggaer. Further information is available here

FUNDING: young people

Grants of up to £2,500 are available from the Gloucestershire Community Foundation High Sheriff's Grant for local voluntary and community groups to undertake projects for young people to combat anti-social and criminal behaviour, promote healthy living, stimulate personal development and encourage inclusion in Gloucestershire. This grants programme aims to support activities for young people that will: divert young people away from crime; help to raise the confidence and self-esteem of young people; provide informal learning and development opportunities; and improve the health and wellbeing of young people. Find out more and apply by 14th May here

FUNDING: reducing inequality

Grants up to £200,000 over four years are available from the Bristol Impact Fund to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Bristol that are working to reduce inequalities and help the city's most disadvantaged residents. The Bristol Impact Fund aims to help equalities-led groups, neighbourhood communities and people experiencing the greatest inequality to: self-organise and pursue collective priorities; access trusted, empowering support; build strong organisations taking forward community priorities; and collaborate and bring about meaningful changes. Find out more and apply by 17th May here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: diversion and restorative justice

In this ‘In Conversation’ event, Frances Crook, CEO of the Howard League for Penal Reform will be talking with Soo Brizell, Service Manager, Make Amends - Shekinah’s restorative justice service - and Superintendent Ryan Doyle, Head of Criminal Justice and Custody, Devon and Cornwall Police [6th May, online, free]. They will talk about the Howard League’s work promoting best practice and Make Amends’ successful work at diverting people from the criminal justice system after their first offence. They will discuss the belief that restorative justice should be made available to all victims of crime as a right. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: re-imagining the review

EQUAL is hosting the first in its event series: #TimeToAct, ‘Reimagining the Review - four years on from the Lammy Review’ [19th May, online, free]. The event series, hosted in partnership with Clinks, Criminal Justice Alliance and Barrow Cadbury Trust, is for organisations working across the criminal justice system and has been inspired by David Lammy MP’s call to interrogate how far the Lammy Review’s 35 recommendations have been implemented to date. The first event will feature guest speakers: Sofia Buncy, Muslim Women in Prison and National Coordinator of the Khidmat Centre; Dez Brown, Founder and Director of Spark2Life; and Dr Laura Janes, Legal Director at The Howard League for Penal Reform. Book your place here

 

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: procedural justice in the context of domestic abuse

In this Academy for Social Justice seminar, Dr Alison Heydari will discuss her doctoral research on domestic abuse, which has lived experience at its centre [19th May, online, free]. She will analyse the experiences of those impacted by domestic abuse, both from service users’ perspectives as well as responding officers, senior officers and Independent Domestic Violence Advocates. The seminar will discuss what ‘good policing’ looks like and what barriers exist to consistently delivering better outcomes. The research findings will be put forward for discussion, designed to inspire change to improve public services, civil society and help all stakeholders to thrive so that legitimacy and trust in services can be enhanced. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: delivering creative programmes in prison

Ever wondered what it’s like to work as an artist in a prison? Join Imagine If for a series of training sessions all about delivering creative programmes in prison settings and with people who have convictions [29th April-24th June, online, £20 per session (bursary places available)]. Training sessions will take place every fortnight and each session is focused on a different aspect of creativity in criminal justice settings. You can choose to mix and match sessions or to complete the whole series. Find out more and book your place

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: understanding child sexual abuse

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s training course ‘Understanding child sexual abuse and the internet’ [6th and 7th July 2021, online, £180 +VAT] helps participants understand the drivers and motives of individuals using the internet to engage in child sexual exploitation through accessing child sexual abuse material, or grooming children online. Drawing upon current research and treatment work with people who have sexually abused a child online and their families, the course facilitators explore models to help understand sexually abusive behaviour, both in 'online' and 'offline' contexts; risk assessment and risk management issues; and the context of pornography and the internet. Find out more and register here

FEATURED VACANCY: Prison Link Worker

Women’s Centre Cornwall (in partnership with Nelson Trust) is seeking to employ a Prison Link Worker [£23,409, full time, Cornwall] as part of an initiative for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Probation Services. Based at HMP Eastwood Park, this new post will provide effective support to women after release and facilitate their engagement with Women’s Centre Cornwall’s Independent Women’s Practitioners. You will act as a point of contact, developing relationships with women early on in their sentences. You will participate in multi-agency work and liaise with probation and prison staff and other agencies. You will have previous experience of working with women with complex needs and an ability to engage with hard-to-reach women to build a good rapport in one-to-one settings. Find out more and apply by 9th May here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES

Independent Advocate with The Advocacy Project [London], Recovery Coordinator with Humankind [Leeds], Youth Intervention Practitioner with Redthread [London], Classroom Facilitator with Code4000 [Stockton on Tees], Team Leader with Changing Lives [Stockton], Community Support Worker with Concern Group [Newcastle Upon Tyne], Services Manager with A Way Out [Stockton], Personal Wellbeing Coaches with St Giles Trust [South Wales], Sessional Mentor with Konnect Communities CIC [Devon and Cornwall], Peer Advisor with The Wise Group [North East], Programme Manager with The IARS International Institute [London], Participation and Engagement Manager with Spark Inside [home based]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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