Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 776 | 31 March 2023

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CLINKS NEWS: response to delayed budget confirmation

Clinks provides an update for the sector in response to the delayed Ministry of Justice (MoJ) budget confirmation and details our approach in this blog. Clinks received feedback from members in our regular forums, alongside concern from the wider criminal justice voluntary sector, regarding clarity on funding decisions from the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS.

We asked HMPPS for an explanation and we asked to explore what actions could be taken. Read the blog to find out more and read the letter of response from Amy Rees, Chief Executive HMPPS.

CLINKS NEWS: recruiting a prison specialist to influence and advise government

Clinks are seeking a senior leader from the criminal justice voluntary sector to join an influential advisory group to government. We are looking for an individual with expertise and knowledge of prisons, this could be in service delivery, advocacy, advice and guidance or other areas related to supporting people in prison. The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) works closely with senior officials in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) to reduce reoffending and to build a more effective partnership between government and the voluntary sector. The deadline for the role is Wednesday 19 April, 10am. Find more information here  

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Koestler Awards deadline approaching

The deadline for the 2023 Koestler Awards is [6 April]. Koestler Arts is really pleased to have received so many entries ahead of the deadline, and look forward to receiving even more over the next few weeks from establishments across the UK. To send in an entry or find out more, follow this link

Mini competition (for everyone): guess how many entries Koestler Arts will receive in the 2023 Koestler Awards to be in with a chance of winning a piece of Koestler Arts merchandise of your choosing! Send your guesses to support-us@koestlerarts.org.uk 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: the experiences of black prison staff and black prisoners

Following the publication of His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) Thematic Review on the experiences of adult Black male prisoners and Black prison staff, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service’s (HMPPS) response has been published on the Justice Inspectorate’s website.

The response sets out HMPPS’s long-term approach to combating racism and discrimination with short, medium, and long-term actions. This includes working closely with third sector partners, trade unions and the HMPPS staff networks which focus on Black and other underrepresented staffing groups. Read the response from HMPPS here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Regional Third Sector Stakeholder events

The HMPPS Third Sector Partnerships and Programmes Team, in partnership with Clinks, is planning a series of events to gather feedback on the organisation-wide Third Sector Partnership Approach. This work provides a set of guiding principles to strengthen and maximise the department’s engagement with the Third Sector.

The first confirmed event to cover London and the South East will be on [24 April, 10:00 – 12:15, 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ]. Clink here to register to attend.

Further events will be held in the South West, North East, Midlands, North West, and Wales, across May-July, with a virtual event taking place at a later date for those who are unable to attend in person.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture 2023

Join Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) for the Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture 2023 [24 May; Maria Fidelis Catholic School, London; suggested donation of £25 per ticket].

The lecture is held annually to celebrate the life and memory of Harold Hood, a generous philanthropist with a keen interest in prison reform. It considers the intersection of faith and criminal justice. Find out more about the speakers and book your tickets here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: North East Trauma informed network meeting

Join One Small Thing charity as they host the North East Trauma informed network meeting with guest speaker, Dr Sophie Mitchell who will share her research on the intergenerational traumatic impact of maternal imprisonment [6 June, 13.30-16.30, The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE, Free].

The regional network will provide attendees with an opportunity to meet and reflect upon trauma informed work; share insights and ideas; collaborate with others; share challenges; and find solutions to embedding trauma informed practice. Anyone with an interest in working with trauma and in becoming trauma informed is welcome to attend. Register for your place here

PUBLICATION: Academic Insight ‘Ethical Humility in Probation’

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) has published a new Academic Insight: ‘Ethical Humility in Probation’.

Academic Insights are aimed at all those with an interest in the evidence base. HMIP commission leading academics to present their views on specific topics, assisting with informed debate and aiding understanding of what helps and what hinders probation and youth offending services. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policy position of HM Inspectorate of Probation. Read the latest Academic Insight

OPPORTUNITY: Partner with Ingeus on CFO Evolution

Ingeus is looking for Expressions of Interest from values-driven organisations to join their supply chain for the CFO Evolution contract, expected to be commissioned by HMPPS / the Ministry of Justice in April 2023, with contracts to commence delivery in early 2024. The focus of HMPPS CFO is to help offenders move towards mainstream provision or activity which reinforces the value of leading law-abiding lives, such as entering employment, education, training and interacting positively with their family and local community. This is achieved through facilitating access to comprehensive support mechanisms appropriate to their individual circumstance and assessed need.

Go to https://ingeus.co.uk/for-partners or email partnerships@ingeus.co.uk and one of their team will be able to help.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Fundraising Coordinator with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity [£25,000, London, hybrid working, full time]; Independent Monitoring Board Member Volunteers [national, full time]; Administrator with Wales Restorative Approaches Partnership CIC [£24,000, Cardiff, full time]; Treasurer Trustee with NEPACS [North East, part time]; Mentor with The Wise Group [£25,190 - £25,190, North West, full time]; Wellbeing Practitioner with Catch22 [£25,000, The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE, UK, full time]; Dechrau Newydd - Nurse Team Leader (Substance Use) with Kaleidoscope Project [£35,500 - £37,500, North Wales, full time]; Criminal Justice Community Coach with A Way Out [£26,000, Stockton on Tees, full time]; Visits Centre Assistant (15 hours) with Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) [£21,255, HMP The Verne, The Verne, Portland DT5 1EQ, part time]; Casual Visits Centre Assistant with Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) [£21,255, HMP Bullingdon, part time]

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

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