Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 752 | 30 September 2022

Light Lunch

CLINKS NEWS: a guide to the Dynamic Purchasing System

There are various ways that organisations can secure contracts to provide services in the criminal justice system. The most likely opportunity for voluntary organisations is through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). It is an online application process enabling prisons to commission more niche education services – such as training, skills, and art therapies - directly from local providers. Feedback has indicated that many voluntary organisations are unaware of the DPS – in part due to its rollout coinciding with Covid-19 and lockdown, but also due to the system being perceived as inaccessible and a lack of available guidance. Clinks has therefore published a Guide to the Dynamic Purchasing System, outlining how it works and how voluntary organisations can successfully access commissioning opportunities directly from local prisons.

CLINKS NEW MEMBER: Independent Custody Visiting Association

The Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) is a Home Office, Policing Authority and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) funded membership organisation set up to lead, support and represent PCC and Policing Authority led schemes. Local volunteers make unannounced visits to police custody to check on the rights, entitlements, wellbeing and dignity of detainees held in police custody, reporting to PCCs and Policing Authorities who hold Chief Constables to account. Learn more about ICVA here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Nepacs Ruth Cranfield award winners

Each year the Nepacs awards highlight and celebrate examples of exceptional work by people in the North East in the cause of rehabilitating prison leavers and helping to reduce the risk of re-offending. The awards and certificates were presented by Susan Howard, Prisons Group Director – North East Prisons Group. The four main awards this year were presented to: Caitie Watson, Community Hubs Ingeus Manager; David Dingwall & Alan Thomas, Recovery Team, HMP Holme House; Nicola Barker, Specialist midwife HMP YOI Low Newton and the Oswin Project, Fiona Simple and Caroline Chrisp. Read more about the winners and commendations here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Transform Justice podcast

In this episode, Luce Jaffe from Why Me and Darryn Frost from Own Merit discuss the justice system, the perspective from victims, and what can be done to empower people affected by crime and help resolve the harm they've experienced. Listen here

FUNDING: young people in the criminal justice system

Triangle Trust 1949 Fund is delighted to announce its 2022 grant fund is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organisations working to support young people caught up in the criminal justice system. There are grants available from £10,000 up to £60,000 for a duration of 6 months to 2 years. Click here for more information

FUNDING: supporting victims programme, Northumbria

Strengthening support for victims is a key priority and the ‘Supporting Victims Programme 2023 - 2026’ provides financial support to strengthen and enhance victim services across Northumbria. Applications are now open and the aim of the fund is to build capacity and maximise the potential of organisations to help improve provision of vital services to support victims of crime and help them cope and recover from the impact. Access to support should be tailored to meet the needs of victims and help them to cope and recover. For more information or to apply, click here

FUNDING: voices from the frontline

Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund offers one-year grants of between £500 and £7,000 to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change. There is a critical need for funding for women’s and girls’ organisations to deliver activism and campaigning, particularly at the grassroots, and to raise awareness of the issues they face. This enables learning, awareness-raising, momentum-building, and campaigning all rooted in the strength of collective action. The deadline for applications is [4pm, 3 November 2022]. For more information, click here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Locks, my heritage, my story

Ashleigh Nugent, founder of RiseUp CIC, works with prisons and those at risk of offending to develop positive mindsets. Ashleigh is speaking at Gravity Festival in Liverpool this weekend [1 Oct, 12:00, Liverpool for £5 or online for free]. Prepare to be inspired as Ashleigh shares how he found the words to tell his own story, while learning about his heritage and developing a future. Gravity is organised by charity The Reader, which includes events with BBC1 ‘The Responder’ screenwriter Tony Schumacher, best-selling novelist Kit de Waal (BBC 2’s My Name is Leon), experts talking about what reading can do for our mental health and a Black History Month special showcasing the work of exciting black British writers. Book your tickets here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: restorative justice and online harm

Dr Amy Hasinoff (University of Colorado Denver) will be speaking on her research on restorative justice and online harm [10 November, 7-8pm, prices variable from £0-£10, online]. The Mint House is a centre for restorative practice, bringing those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: trauma informed network - East Midlands

Register to attend the East Midlands trauma informed network meeting [6 December, 2-4:30pm, New Life Conference Centre, Sleaford, Free] with Subash Chellaiah, Executive Director, Centre for Reconciliation and Melissa Wheeler, Community Engagement Support Officer. At this meeting One Small Thing (OST) will explore: what a trauma informed approach means; how organisations can work towards meeting the needs of people from a range of cultural backgrounds; identify small changes to ensure communities feel like they belong and can see themselves reflected in your organisation. Register here. Care to make a day of it? Join OST for the trauma informed policy development training (information in the next item)

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: how to develop trauma informed policies

This One Small Thing (OST) training workshop [6 December, 10am-12:30pm, New Life Conference Centre, Sleaford, Free] will enable you to explore how to develop trauma informed policies. Participants will look at their existing policies, consider what might be amended from a trauma-informed perspective, and work together on the development of new trauma-informed policies. By the end of this workshop, you will have: a clearer understanding of what you already have in place; what needs to be developed; what is required to embed trauma informed policies across the organisation. Book your place here. Then stick around for the trauma informed network event (the entry above).

NON-MEMBER’S TRAINING: gender-responsive practice and trauma informed skills training

Welsh Women’s Aid is delivering this training on behalf of the Women’s Justice Blueprint [various October, November and Deccember dates, online, free]. This training has been designed for professionals working with women who are in, or at risk of entering the criminal justice system (CJS) in Wales, who do not already have access to specific gender-informed training. It aims to increase participants’ understanding of applying gender-responsive and trauma-informed approaches to working with women who are in or at risk of entering the CJS; develop confidence in using trauma-informed skills within practice, be able to engage in reflective practice, and know how to monitor and boost your own resilience. To register your place, click on your chosen date in this PDF leaflet

OPPORTUNITY: evaluation and impact of family support

West Yorkshire Community Chaplaincy (WYCCP) Resettlement Service invite you to present a proposal to undertake an evaluation and economic impact assessment of family support ‘In, Out and Beyond’. WYCCP Resettlement Service and Jigsaw Visitors Centre, based at HMP Leeds, are working together to deliver a three year Lottery funded project which supports prisoners and their families in the community. We seek an organisation to undertake evaluation between January 2023 and April 2023 with a final report submitted on 1 May 2023. £10,000 is available for this work. To receive a brief for the work email  kelly.manton@wyccp.org.uk Proposals must be submitted by email by [6 November]. Informal queries can be made to jane.daguerre@wyccp.org.uk or call 0113 3874581

FEATURED VACANCY: StandOut Coach

StandOut is looking for a StandOut Coach [£25,500-£27,540, London, full-time]. You will work with the Lead Coach in a partner prison, taking a key role in the delivery of the StandOut Programme. You will have a caseload of trainees who you will work with through the gate and into the community for as long as they require your support. It is an important role that will build on the impact and success of StandOut’s Programme to date, representing a unique opportunity for someone who wants to join an agile and exciting organisation delivering first class support to people leaving prison. Find out more and apply by 17 October here.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Coordinator: Community Probation Support Services with Birth Companions [£28,000 - £28,000, Face to face support delivered in London as well as regular meetings in London, home based when not required to be in London, part time]; Coordinator: Bronzefield Prison Peer Support and Wellbeing Services – Maternity Cover with Birth Companions [£29,000, Home based, with regular weekday meetings in London and travel to Bronzefield Prison, part time]; Female Senior Support Worker with Imagine Independence [£24,289, Crosby, Liverpool, full time]; Engager Worker - Maternity Cover with Imagine Independence [£22,124, Liverpool, full time]; Residential Worker - Approved Premises with Seetec [£19,124 - £21,249, Bristol, part time]; Group Facilitator with Foundation [£20,648, York, Scarborough and Harrogate, part time]; Recovery Worker with Phoenix Futures [£25,085, HMP Pentonville, London, full time]; Senior Practitioner with Phoenix Futures [£26,335, HMP Pentonville, full time]; Substance Misuse Practitioner with Phoenix Futures [£22,000, HMP Bure, Norfolk, full time]; Independent Monitoring Boards, volunteers with IMB Secretariat [South West Region, part time]

For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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