Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 736 | 10 June 2022

Light Lunch

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CLINKS NEWS: shape the future prison education service

Clinks’ Director of Support and Development, Christopher Stacey, has written a blog to summarise the developments of the future prison education service, and outlines the opportunities for voluntary organisations to contribute. If you want to help shape the future of prison education services, be sure to read our blog and share your views.  

CLINKS NEWS: The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group 

The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) has recruited three members to join the group, following an open recruitment process. David Morgan, Director of Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC, and Josh Stunell, Director of bthechange CIC, have been appointed to represent small organisations. Bernie Bowen-Thomson, Chief Executive of Safer Wales, has been appointed to represent Welsh organisations. Find out more about RR3 here 

CLINKS NEW MEMBER: ReMade Wigan CIC

A safe, supportive and creative space, run by women for women, ReMade are upcycling furniture and homewares in a woman safe workshop. They offer skills-based classes to support women to be confident, to feel they belong and are valued, and to express their creativity in a purposeful way. The ReMade workshop is nurturing, inspiring and accessible, supported by volunteer mentors and visiting creatives. Learn more about ReMade Wigan here 

CLINKS NEW MEMBER: TiPP (Theatre in Prisons and Probation)

TiPP is committed to the idea that the participatory arts have the power to transform people's lives for the better. They would like to see the arts playing a part at all levels of the criminal justice system. Their work is concerned with personal and social change in pursuit of a more just and equitable society.  They seek to achieve these changes by providing people with a means to gain more control over their lives through participation in high quality, participatory arts programmes. Learn more about TiPP here 

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Clinks members recognised

Clinks is delighted that colleagues from across the voluntary sector and criminal justice system were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022. Rebecca Friel, CEO of Odd Arts, has been awarded an MBE for services to education and communities, and Butler Trust Director Simon Shepherd was granted an OBE for services to the criminal justice sector.  

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: redeveloped disclosure calculator

Unlock have recently launched the redeveloped version of their disclosure calculator. This easy-to-use online tool allows users to find out when their convictions will be spent, and for the first time includes information about higher level DBS checks (filtering). Although it has been thoroughly tested, there are always bugs that cannot be discovered until launch - so please test the redeveloped disclosure calculator and send any feedback to ruth.davies@unlock.org.uk 

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: host a prison officer

Unlocked Graduates is looking for criminal justice organisations who would like to host a prison officer for a two-week work placement in their organisation. Placements promote collaboration between prison officers and the organisations who work in prisons, helping bridge the gap and share each other’s learning more systemically. If you wish to learn more about hosting a work placement or express an interest, please get in touch with Ally and Jeong at partnerships@unlockedgrads.org.uk 

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: National impact – Taking Hero’s Journey coaching to new regions in partnership

In July 2021, Spark Inside embarked on their first ever pilot partnership project to deliver their award-winning Hero’s Journey life coaching programme to young men in HMP Lincoln. Collaborating with Lincolnshire Action Trust (LAT), this pilot showed that working in partnership with an organisation like LAT, who are experienced, efficient, values-led and committed to rehabilitation, enabled the delivery of high standard coaching, which ultimately leads to the best possible outcomes for the young people they work with. Read more here 

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: research on behalf of the Welsh Government 

Inside Out Support Wales is conducting research into the experience of people in prison and prison education in Wales, and its role in reducing reoffending. If you have lived experience of the criminal justice system, please share your views and experiences regarding the following questions: 1. How can prison education prepare people in prison for employment? 2. How can prisons increase the number of people in prison engaged in education? 3. Does education contribute to reducing reoffending? If so (or not) how & why? Please email jamie@insideout.wales with your contribution. 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Probation Service change bulletin

Issue 12 of the bi-monthly Probation Service change bulletin has been published. This publication provides updates on what is happening across the Probation Service. Read the Probation Service change bulletin here  

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Greater Manchester young adults programme 

Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS) has come together with partners to develop a project to better understand the distinct needs of young adults (18-25) in 9 prisons. It will seek to understand the services that are available, what the gaps are and how to address them. The project, initiated by the prison service, has partnership at its core and is keen to involve the voluntary sector. A range of workstreams include: accommodation, health and substance misuse, young women and safeguarding. If you currently work with young adults in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside in / custody or the community, and would like to find out more information contact Natalie Maidment, Clinks’ Northern Development Officer Natalie.maidment@clinks.org  

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: supporting people experiencing homelessness

The Frontline Network is inviting staff from across the UK to its fifth annual conference, [28 June, all day, online, free] with a packed schedule you can dip into all day. The theme this year is 'Working Together', and they have a range of sessions planned – from workshops, sharing information, resources and best practice around specific aspects of homelessness, to sessions focusing on frontline resilience and practical tips to support staff wellbeing. They will be hearing from colleagues, peer networks and experts by experience - across differing agencies, sectors and areas of the country - who are working collaboratively to overcome barriers and ensure people have the best possible support. Follow this link to find out more 

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: hand made pottery and chilli evening

Join The Oswin Project for some gorgeous handmade bowls filled with vegan, gluten-free, chilli [20 July, 6pm, Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral, £32.93]. All proceeds go to the local food charities; People’s Kitchen and Men’s Pie Club. At the event, choose one of the handmade bowls made by local potters, get it filled with vegan chilli and rice and grab yourself a cuppa. Enjoy your dinner, give us a shout and we will wash your bowl ready for you to take home! Empty Bowls is being organised by The Clay Team and The Oswin Project. Get your tickets here 

NON-MEMBERS’ EVENT: study on prison secure video-calls

Please join Dr Anna Kotova, [Mon, 13 June, 13:00–16:00, online, free] when she presents the findings of her study on prison secure video-calls, funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. Register here 

NON-MEMBERS’ EVENT: new book launch 

The read and grow society are hosting the launch of a new book ‘Why I Chase Comedians and Other Bi-Polar Tales’ [23 June, 7pm, John Pound Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsea, PO13HN or online] RVP here books@readandgrowsociety.org 

FEATURED VACANCY: Nepacs volunteers 

Nepacs is looking for volunteers [North East, part time]. Thinking of trying something new or would you like to learn new skills? Are you interested in volunteering? Can you help to make a real difference to the families and children of people in prison? Nepacs have a number of volunteering opportunities available across the North East; including opportunities to support families visiting prison or at court, roles within their play or youth projects and visitor centres and family support projects. They also have opportunities for administration or helpline volunteers based in Durham City. Find out more and apply by 30 June here 

FEATURED VACANCY: Finance Manager 

Koestler Arts is looking for a Finance Manager [£30,000 Pro Rata, London, part time].  The successful candidate will process all of Koestler Arts’ financial transactions, use Sage software to provide financial data for budgeting and fundraising, organise the annual audit, and support other team members with financial tasks. For 60 years, Koestler Arts has been encouraging people in the criminal justice system to take part in music, writing, design, performance, and the visual arts, and showcases this unique work to the public through exhibitions, displays, events and publications. Find out more and apply by 20 June here 

FEATURED VACANCY: Communications and Campaigns Manager 

Switchback is looking for a Communications and Campaigns Manager [£32,000 - £42,000, London/hybrid, full time]. They are looking for a fantastic new Communications and Campaigns Manager to put rocket boosters under their comms and help Switchback punch even further above their weight. This is a pivotal and varied role in their dynamic, fast-growing team based near Spitalfields Market in the heart of East London. You will have responsibility for managing Switchback’s communications including digital, social media and press, while leading their campaigns to shift the narrative and challenge social and racial injustice. Find out more and apply by 20 June here 

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES 

Life Coach and Workshop Facilitator with Spark Inside [Lincolnshire, part time]; One Womens Centre Programme Worker with Change, grow, live (CGL) [HMP Eastwood Park, full time]; Homeless Prevention Worker with Foundation [Harrogate, part time]; Senior Caseworker - Young People’s Education, Training & Employment with St Giles Trust [London, full time]; Housing Management Worker with Nacro [Derby, full time];  Housing Management Worker with Nacro [Nottingham City, full time]; Senior Support Worker with Nacro [Nottingham City, full time]; Support Worker with Nacro [Nottingham City, full time]; Waking Night Worker with Nacro [Nottingham City, full time] 

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