Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 716 | 14th January 2022

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS EVENTS: criminal justice forums

Our criminal justice forums bring together partners working across the criminal justice system to discuss policy and practice affecting their day-to-day work [England, 10am, 18th January | All Wales, 2pm, 18th January, online, free]. This month’s forums will focus on commissioning, and we will be discussing what the future of commissioning in criminal justice looks like, including: future commissioning using the probation dynamic framework; the use of the Regional Outcomes and Innovation Fund (ROIF) within probation regions; and the potential for criminal justice commissioners to use grants. Book your place for the England forum here and the All Wales forum here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE EVENTS: Anne Peaker

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is excited to invite you to our annual Anne Peaker lecture [19th January, online, free]. Joining us in conversation will be Ashleigh Nugent, award winning author of LOCKS and Creative Director of Rise Up CIC; Lady Unchained, award winning broadcaster at Audio Production Awards 2021 and Creative Director of Unchained Poetry; and Akemia Minott, youth worker, activist and Managing Director of 84Youth. This year, our guests will be exploring the power of words. Anne Peaker was a pioneer of arts for, and by, people in the criminal justice system.  Our annual lecture honours her work and legacy, which forms the basis of the work we do today. The event will also include performances and an audience Q&A. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: New Year Honours

Clinks is delighted that colleagues from across the voluntary sector and criminal justice system were recognised in the New Year Honours List 2022. Sofia Buncy, Founder of the Muslim Women in Prison Project was awarded an MBE for services to prisoners and the community in Bradford. Dr Hindpal Singh Bhui, Inspection Team Leader, HM Inspectorate of Prisons was awarded an OBE for services to custody facilities during Covid-19. The Chief Executive of NAVCA Maddy Desforges was awarded an OBE for services to volunteering and charity. Paul Reddish, Chief Executive of Volunteering Matters, was also awarded an OBE for services to the voluntary sector during Covid-19. See the full list of honours here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: making funding work

The Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition has published a report outlining the way in which national funding streams for homelessness and rough sleeping, substance misuse, mental health and criminal justice, can be better coordinated to achieve long-term changes to the way that services and systems work for people facing multiple disadvantage. The report draws on the experiences of areas across the MEAM Approach and Fulfilling Lives networks, with research conducted alongside experts by experience. MEAM hopes to follow-up this report by engaging with a range of government officials to create a set of policy and practice recommendations that can help funding to have an optimal impact on people facing multiple disadvantage. Clinks is a member of MEAM, alongside Mind, Homeless Link and Collective Voice. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: London families affected by imprisonment

The Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) has launched a new initiative, FamilySpace, for children and families across London affected by the imprisonment of a close family member. It is a space to share worries, access specialist support and focus on living well. Based at HMP Wormwood Scrubs Visitors' Centre, Pact’s team of trained staff and volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and information on Pact’s latest courses, groups and activities. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: race and gender equality in police custody

The Criminal Justice Alliance has published a report exploring the effectiveness of independent custody visitors in monitoring race and gender equality in police custody. The report found some examples of positive work to improve the treatment and welfare of racially minoritised people and women. However, it also found that a number of custody visitors lack understanding of institutional racism and discrimination, and that custody visiting schemes need to be more racially diverse to better reflect the people detained in police custody. The Criminal Justice Alliance also found a range of systemic barriers preventing custody visitors from monitoring race and gender equality effectively. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: experiences of the UK care system

The full series of Leap Confronting Conflict’s podcast is now available for you to listen to. In the six-part series, a group of friends who are all Care Experts team up with Leap Confronting Conflict to share their experiences of the UK care system. They discuss what needs to change, what they wish they knew when they were in care, and give advice around wellbeing, relationships, and preparing for adulthood. Listen here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: participatory research training

The Probation Service intends to run a call-off competition at the end of January 2022 through the Dynamic Framework to contract a provider to deliver participatory research training. This falls under the service user involvement category. For those interested in the opportunity, the Probation Service is running a market engagement event [19th January, online, free]. Register for the event here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Insights22 Festival

The closing date for inclusion in the HMPPS Insights22 Festival [9th-20th May 2022, online and in person, free] is 31st January. The Insights22 team are keen to including a range of events to showcase the work of the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system. The Insights Festival brings people together to learn knowledge and skills, share ideas and good practice, connect to build relationships, and celebrate success. See details for how to apply here

FUNDING: criminal justice and penal reform

Grants of up to £20,000 are available from AB Charitable Trust for small to medium-sized charities that work in one of the Trust’s three priority areas: migrants and refugees; criminal justice and penal reform; and human rights (particularly access to justice). AB Charitable Trust supports charities that work with people at any stage of the criminal justice system, which support individuals to resettle successfully in the community, and charities that work to address disproportionality and promote a fair and just system. Find out more and apply by 30th January here

FUNDING: organisations led by and for racially minoritised women and girls

Two-year grants of up to £40,000 are available from The Rosa Rise Fund for organisations in the UK led by and for racially minoritised women and girls, which have been established for three years or more, and which have an average income of less than £100,000 per year. The funding is for organisational development work relating to areas such as strategy, governance, leadership, alliances and partnerships, funding, demonstrating impact and systems and processes. This funding is for organisations working in Rosa’s areas of work: leadership and representation; safety; health and wellbeing; and economic justice. Find out more and apply by 31st January here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: challenges and opportunities in 2022

NCVO is launching The Road Ahead: 2022, its annual analysis of the changing operating environment for anyone working in the voluntary sector [18th January, online, free]. The Road Ahead identifies and explains forces and trends that are shaping the sector and are likely to have an impact on organisations in the future. At the event, participants will hear responses from guest panellists, reflecting on some of the key issues in the report, including localism and communities, workforce and culture wars. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: gambling harm

This Academy for Social Justice seminar will explore the impact of problem gambling [2nd February, online, free]. Marguerite Regan from the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities will explore problem gambling from a health perspective, sharing findings from a recent health review on gambling-related harms. Steve Ramsey from the EPIC Restart Foundation will share the devastating consequences of problem gambling and how it can affect mental health and wellbeing. Andrea Coomber, The Howard League for Penal Reform, will discuss the interim policy findings of the Commission on Crime and Problem Gambling. Please note you must be a member of the Academy to attend an event. Membership is free and you will be prompted to join when registering. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: supporting people with a criminal record

This online training from Inside Out Support Wales will help you understand and learn basic principles, and introduce some practical tools required to support a person who has a criminal record [18th January, online, £100]. It aims to offer advice and guidance and practical tools for you to support them going forward, such as into volunteering, employment or education. Participants will learn about: The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; when individuals need to disclose about a previous conviction(s); best practice tools with disclosure; and where to go for support, guidance and further information. Book your place here

FEATURED VACANCY: Services Manager (Routes 2 Change)

Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) is looking to appoint a Services Manager [£34,000, London, Full time] to oversee the delivery of its flagship Route 2 Change projects and Family services in three London prisons, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, providing supportive management and working jointly with delivery partners and internal and external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering an innovative family support service in custody and in the community that treats children, families and prisoners with dignity and respect and puts them at the heart of the service. You should have the ability to work in a challenging environment and remain calm as well as being results-orientated with a “can do” attitude. Find out more and apply by 19th January here

FEATURED VACANCY: Director of Finance and Operations

Switchback is looking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations [£55,000, London, Full time] to have responsibility for a range of essential business functions central to Switchback’s success as a charity: financial and business planning, HR processes, infrastructure (including IT), governance, risk management and compliance. Crucially, you will oversee and develop Switchback’s systems and processes in a way that protects its agile and human working culture. This is a key role in the leadership team of the organisation. The right candidate will have great strategic judgement, proven financial and business acumen, and an excellent understanding of good governance. Find out more and apply by 31st January here

FEATURED VACANCY: Head of Programme Delivery

Fine Cell Work is looking for an experienced leader with knowledge of the criminal justice system, to join its Senior Management Team as Head of Programme Delivery [£40,000 - £50,000, London, Full time]. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery, development, and growth of Fine Cell Work’s programmes in prisons nationwide and in the community, while supporting the programme delivery team and ensuring a robust evaluation and monitoring system is delivered and regularly reviewed to inform the development of Fine Cell Work programmes. As part of the Senior Management Team you will be advising on programme delivery and outcomes, service user involvement and volunteering to inform strategic development and project planning. Find out more and apply by 31st January here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES

Creative Communication Lead with Inspire North [Leeds], Project Administrator with Langley House Trust [Wakefield], Personal Health Budgets Project Worker with The Advocacy Project [London], Project Accountant with Mental Health Concern [Seaton Burn], Musician-in-Residence with Changing Tunes [HMP Hewell], Counsellor with Insight IAPT [Kent and Medway], Fundraising Manager with Alternatives to Violence Project [London], Substance Misuse Practitioner with Phoenix Futures [Stradishall], Prison Resettlement Worker with Julian House [Bristol], Grants Manager – Community Champions Project with St Giles Trust [Home based], Community Link Worker with Together for Mental Wellbeing [Newham]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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