Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 769 | 10 February 2023

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CLINKS NEWS: State of the Sector 2022

State of the Sector 2022 explores the landscape of the sector as it emerged from the height of the pandemic and continued operating in an increasingly challenging operational environment. In summarising the findings, the report identifies four areas of particular interest.

  • the people voluntary organisations support
  • how organisations delivered their services
  • financial sustainability; and 
  • long-term sustainability

This is the ninth year that Clinks has carried out research into how criminal justice voluntary organisations are faring. This report reflects the views of organisations in the sector and provides a snapshot of the 2021/22 financial year. Read the report here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: MPs regret government rejecting review of IPP sentences

The Justice Committee has expressed regret that the government has rejected its recommendation to review all sentences imposed under legislation that effectively allows for indefinite terms of imprisonment, known as Imprisonment for Public Protections (IPP).

The Chair of the Justice Committee, Sir Bob Neill said: “This is a missed opportunity to right a wrong that has left nearly 3,000 people behind. The Committee recognised that addressing this issue would not be easy – that's why we recommended that a small, time-limited committee of experts be set up to advise on the re-sentencing exercise.” Read the Justice Committee response here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A prison’s guide to taking the leap

The final episode of Acast and HMPPS’ “A prison’s guide to…” podcast is now live. This episode focuses on prison officers, former prisoners and trainee psychologists who explain how to harness self-belief and quiet down the self-doubt that prevents us from trying something new. All episodes are available on the Acast website.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Phil Bowen and Duwayne Brooks appointed at YJB

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon. Dominic Raab MP, has announced the appointment of Phil Bowen (Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation and Clinks member) and Duwayne Brooks (chair of a charity) as members of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) for a tenure of 3 years. Their appointments will commence on 1 March 2023 and run until 28 February 2026. Read more here

COMMISSIONING: Government blocks attempt to help charities win public contracts

An article by ThirdSector (free sign up required to read) outlines a government decision to block moves intended to help charities and social enterprises win public contracts.Conservative MPs last week rejected a Labour Party amendment to the Procurement Bill requiring local authorities to work more closely with the voluntary sector when awarding contracts. Read the article: Government blocks attempt to help charities win public contracts

FUNDING: Pilot leadership development programme

A new pilot leadership development programme for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic led charities working in Criminal Justice will open for tender. Barrow Cadbury Trust and Lloyds Bank Foundation are looking for expressions of interest to develop and deliver a pilot leadership programme for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic leaders of voluntary and community organisations supporting those at risk of getting caught up in the CJS. Joint proposals between organisations welcomed.

The tender is a two-stage selection process. Stage one is a tender proposal, budget and two references by email. If your proposal is short listed for Stage two, a full proposal will be requested.

If you are interested in tendering or would like to get more information or discuss this opportunity, contact Laurie Hunte. You can also download the full brief and bidder profile form here

NON-MEMBER’S EVENT: Exploring dissociative identity disorder (DID)

The Bowlby Centre is hosting a one day conference Exploring Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): An Attachment-Based Approach [25 February, online, £95]. The conference is aimed at mental health practitioners, and those with an interest in policy, practice and lived experience. The Conference will provide an understanding of DID and therapy from a number of perspectives, including experts by experience with a focus on domestic abuse and children and young people. Learn more and register here

NON-MEMBER’S EVENT: Applying behavioural insights seminar

Can small changes make a big difference? Applying behavioural insights to public and other services with speakers from the UK Behavioural Insights Team [14 March, online, free]. The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), established in 2010, BIT works across a wide range of policy areas, including health, education and criminal justice and uses behavioural science to improve public policy and deliver better outcomes. 

During this free seminar Ed and Chiara will explain what 'Behavioural Insights' means and how a better understanding of human behaviour can lead to more effective policies and programmes. They will also show what this looks like in practice using BIT projects in criminal and social justice contexts. Book your free place here

PUBLICATION: What people in prison think about the language used to describe them

Research shows that terminology used to describe people in prison affects their self-identity, namely through its shame-inducing effects. ‘Mind your language’: What people in prison think about the language used to describe them investigated how people in prison feel about the language used to describe them and how it affected them. A thematic analysis of qualitative data gathered through interviews demonstrated that language impacts how an individual in prison engages with the community and how they view themselves. Positive and progressive language in prisons has the potential to remove the shame and stigma attached to the prisoner identity. Read the article here

FEATURED VACANCY: Head of Services

Brighton Women’s Centre is looking for an outstanding Head of Services [£37,890 FTA, Brighton & Hove, part time] to play a key role in the high-quality leadership and management of their regional objectives and support the Director with their strategic development. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to ensuring long-term sustainability via effective contract management and development and leadership of new projects and services. If you want to play a key role in a leading women-centered support service which advocates for systems change, then we want to hear from you.  Find out more and apply here by 20 February

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Access Systems Operator with Imagine Independence [£22,158, Hybrid, full time]; Specialist Support Worker Lancaster with Imagine Independence [£16,095, Lancaster, part time]; Head of Equity Diversity & Inclusion with St Giles Trust [£55,000 - £60,000, Camberwell / any of our delivery Hubs with Hybrid working available, full time]; Women's Health Worker with Greater Manchester Women's Support Alliance [£21,450, part time]; Through The Gate Coordinator with Change, grow, live (CGL) [£26,393 - £30,316, HMP Bristol, full time]; Recovery Coordinator with Change, grow, live (CGL) [£26,393 - £30,316, Bristol, full time]; Senior Data Analyst with Change, grow, live (CGL) [£32,412 - £34,278, Dorset, Devon, full time]; Trustees & Chair of the Board with Clean Break [Kentish Town, part time]; Business Support Manager with Imagine Independence [£30,450, predominantly office based (Liverpool office), full time]; Family Engagement Manager with Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) [£27,500, HMP Birmingham, full time]

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

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