Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 757 | 04 November 2022

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CLINKS NEWS: annual conference 2022 keynote speakers Q&A - have your say

We would like to invite you to submit any questions that you have for our keynote speakers. A Q&A session will follow the keynote speeches and we would welcome your input in advance, so please send over any questions via email to events@clinks.org. Our keynote speakers for the day will be: Phil Copple, Director General Operations at HMPPS, Justin Russell, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation and Kilvinder Vigurs, Regional Director for London Probation. We look forward to seeing you on 22 November at Drapers' Hall.

CLINKS NEWS: procedural justice in the courts, what the evidence tells us

The seventh “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” event [16 January 2023, 14:00 - 15:00, online, free] will discuss the recently published Evidence Library report on procedural justice in the courts. Join authors, Dr Amy Kirby and Professor Jessica Jacobson, as they talk about the evidence, their recommendations and why procedural justice matters. Book your place here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: writing within walls competition

The Arkbound Foundation writing competition deadline has been extended to [14 November]. The competition is a maximum of 1,000 words and the theme is "endurance". The competition is open to anyone with a passion for writing who has experience of custody. This might include having experience being held in prison, Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), young offender's institutions or secure hospitals. Arkbound Foundation have said they would also reimburse postage costs. For more information, view the writing within walls poster

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: improving resettlement for people leaving prison

The National Audit Office (NAO) is undertaking a study looking at the government’s approach to improving resettlement for people leaving prison, with a particular focus on adults in England and Wales. The NAO will examine whether the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) have applied learning from previous resettlement delivery arrangements, the government’s early progress in improving resettlement services, and what the government needs to get right to improve resettlement services in the future. As part of this, the NAO are running a stakeholder consultation, where they are inviting responses from organisations who help prison leavers to resettle in England and Wales. The consultation closes on [10 November 2022]. Share your insight here.

FUNDING: supporting victims of a miscarriage of Justice

HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) is running an online engagement event [16 November, 3pm, online, free] targeted at voluntary organisations to support victims of a Miscarriage of Justice. The grant budget is £300,000 and would be delivered between April 2023 and March 2026. For more information and to register for the engagement event, click here.

FUNDING: offender engagement in the arts

HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) is running an online engagement event [16 November, 11:30am, online, free] targeted at voluntary organisations to support 'offender engagement in the arts'. The grant judge is £225,000 and would be delivered between April 2023 and March 2026. For more information and to register for the engagement event, click here.

FUNDING: Finance, Benefit and Debt (FBD) in the East of England

The Authority is looking to commission Finance, Benefit and Debt (FBD) services in East of England as a grant and is looking to hold a market engagement session on [9 November, 3pm, online, free]. As this is a grant, it is only open to non-profit organisations who are registered on the grants portal (step-by-step guide included in the link). Register for this event here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Bridges from prison: making the case for jobs and relationships

FrameWorks is sharing research on how best to make the case for the importance of creating positive bridges from prison [16 November 2022, 11:00 – 12:00, online, free]. In this webinar, you can find out about key recommendations and communications guidance. We know that the vast majority of people who serve time in prison will leave at some point, and when they do, most will need support to enable them to continue with their lives and contribute to society. Join us to learn what the research says and how we can improve our communication around these issues. Reserve your spot here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Restorative Justice in cases of domestic and sexual violence

Join Why me? during this year's Restorative Justice week for the first in their 'Restorative Talks' series, using Restorative Justice in cases of domestic and sexual violence [24 November 24, 3:30pm-5:30pm with a drinks reception until 7pm, London, free]. This in-person event will include a keynote speech from a special guest, a short film screening featuring our lived experience ambassadors, a panel of guest speakers who will explore the use of Restorative Justice in cases of domestic and sexual violence followed by a Q&A session. Book your place here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: New Leaf network conference and awards

Join New Leaf for their Network Conference and Awards Ceremony [13 December, 11:30 – 14:00, HMP Birmingham]. The New Leaf team look forward to welcoming you, either in person or virtually. Please follow this link to register to attend an/or submit your nominations. The categories for the year are: Ally of the Year; Employee of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; Innovative Employer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Good luck.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: introduction to welfare benefits 

Since the introduction of Universal Credit and PIP in 2013 with the objective of simplifying the welfare state, there are still multiple ‘legacy’ benefits that are being claimed by millions of people. This Society Matters CIC short course [1 December 2022: 13:30 - 17:30pm, online, £45.00] provides newcomers to welfare benefits with an overview of 16 welfare benefits that are currently being claimed in the UK. Book here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: get to grips with Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Join Society Matters CIC for this PIP training that is CPD Accredited [5 December, 09:00 - 14:00pm. online, £59.50]. Only around 14% of initial Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications are successful first-time round, and 1 in 4 people with a long-term health condition or disability are believed to give up on their PIP application due to a lack of support or because the application process has made them feel worse. Book here to register your place.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: living below the breadline - workshop

Join Society Matters CIC for their workshop on supporting people who are living below the breadline [7 December, 9:00am - 11:00am, online, £45.00]. The concept of poverty is generally understood, but the real-life impact that not being able to make ends meet is having on your employees, your colleagues, your customers and your community is really difficult to fully appreciate if you are fortunate enough to have never walked in those shoes. So, it can be hard to know for sure that your policies, support, and processes are geared to help rather than hinder, no matter how hard you try. Because you simply can’t be expected to know what you don’t know. Register here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: in-work benefits: a guide for employers

This workshop by Society Matters CIC [7 December, 13:00 - 15:00pm, online, £45.00] is designed to help employers to understand what welfare benefits apply to people who are working, who qualifies, and what practically they can do to support. Register your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: get to grips with Universal Credit

This highly interactive, CPD accredited, Universal Credit online training course [15 December, 9:00am - 14:30pm, online, £59.50], has been designed by Society Matters CIC to help support organisations involved in all aspects of social welfare to get to grips with Universal Credit. Book your place here.

NON-MEMBER’S EVENTS: no friends, no family, no visits

Men in custody without any visitors are disadvantaged, they don’t get to connect with the community outside of the prison walls. Voluntary Impact and HMP Five Wells want to change this and are asking for volunteers from a broad cross-section of the community to come in and engage with the men [18 November, 9:00 – 12:00, in person, HMP Five Wells]. Bring only yourself, your conversation and enthusiasm! If you would like to come along and volunteer three hours of your day, it would mean the world to the men. Click here to fill in our short form or email callum.bentley@voluntaryimpact.org.uk.

NON-MEMBER’S EVENTS: skills for a net zero economy

This Academy for Social Justice event Skills for a Net Zero Economy: Harnessing young people’s enthusiasm for a green future [5 December, online, free] features speakers from the Learning and Work Institute and WorldSkills UK who will present research on how the skills system can help young people acquire the high-quality technical skills needed to support the UK’s transition to net zero carbon emissions. Register here.

FEATURED VACANCY: Chief Executive Officer

St Giles Trust are seeking a passionate, ambitious and experienced strategic leader to join as our new Chief Executive Officer [c. £120,000, full time, London] and help take the charity to its next level. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to empower and energise teams; an exceptional ambassador for our mission, externally and internally, who is passionate about our services, people and lived experience model. Given the significant growth of the charity, you will bring experience of big structural change for our next phase of development. St Giles is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from under-represented groups to consider applying. Find out more and apply by 16 November here.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Senior Data Analyst with Change, grow, live (CGL) [£30,212 - £32,078, Bristol, full time]; Community Project Worker with Hibiscus Initiatives [£25,200 - £28,840, London, full time]; Mental Health Support Worker x 3 with Community Links Ltd [£22,571 - £24,920, Leeds, full time]; Casework Coordinator with Julian House [£22,440 - £23,812, Exeter, full time]; Development Manager with Belong - Making Justice Happen [£35,500, Remote, with some travel to prison and community locations, UK-Wide, part time]; Recovery Coordinator with Humankind [£19,047 - £23,273, Durham, full time]; Regional Support Coordinator with St Giles Trust [£29,500 - £36,000, Leeds Media Centre with travel across Yorkshire, full time]; Caseworker - Child Criminal Exploitation/Child Sexual Exploitation with St Giles Trust [£23,000 - £28,000, Office based in Coventry & Wolverhampton, fixed-term, full time]; Housing Support Worker (Dispersed Team) with Foundation [£22,571 - £24,920, Leeds, full time]

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

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