Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 781 | 05 May 2023

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CLINKS NEWS: HMPPS Regional Third Sector Stakeholder Events

Join Clinks and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Third Sector Partnerships and Programmes Team to gather feedback on the organisation-wide Third Sector Partnership Approach at a series of free events [Exeter, 10 May; Cardiff, 23 May; Birmingham, 6 June; Manchester, 22nd June; Newcastle, 6 July]. The Third Sector Partnership Approach provides a guiding set of principles to strengthen and maximise Ministry of Justice and HMPPS engagement with the Third Sector to highlight and raise the profile of the valuable services the Third Sector provides across England and Wales. These events will also provide an opportunity to engage with regional HMPPS colleagues, and hear about the upcoming Innovation Grants programme. Book your place here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: funded pre-employment construction training

RIFT Social Enterprise has joined forces with The Skills Centre, one of the UK’s most successful construction training providers, to offer access to funded pre-employment construction training to those in prison, or under the supervision of the Probation Service, who are hoping to work in construction.

RIFT Social Enterprise will deliver bespoke self-employment courses as part of The Skills Centre’s Pre-employment Construction Training programme, a vital component of any training package for people who aim to work in the construction industry. The focus will be on introducing the course across the London prisons and will then look to roll out the programme across the prison estate from next year. Find out more here. 

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: new podcast: Behind closed doors - is justice 'seen to be done'?

In this episode, Transform Justice asks how transparent justice processes are in two courts - the Court of Protection and the Family Court. Hosts Rob and Penelope are joined by Sanchia Berg, BBC radio correspondent, and Celia Kitzinger, co-director of the Open Justice Court of Protection Project to discuss if and why some cases need to be shielded from public observation, barriers to accessing court hearings, and what could be improved to ensure that justice truly is not just done but 'seen to be done'. Listen here.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: data launch from nearly 100,000 prisoner surveys

HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) would like to invite you this event [25 May, 14:00 – 17:00, Senate House in London and online] to launch the publication of the data from nearly 100,000 prisoner surveys collected by HMIP over the last twenty years. The event marks the end of their Economic and Social Research Council project: Secondary analysis of data collected over a 20-year period by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, and will offer a unique opportunity to gain insights into the content, extent, and quality of this ground-breaking resource for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.

Charlie Taylor, the current chief inspector, is keynote speaker, and HMIP is looking forward to providing more insights into the quality and extent of the data, as well as how to access it. Please refer to this poster for more information and register for the event here. HMIP kindly request that those who wish to attend in person sign up by [11 May].

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Life after care and new belongings

The Academy for Social Justice, by HM Prison and Probation Service, invite you to join their seminar: 'Life After Care and New Belongings' [8 June, online, free], and hear speakers from Coram Voice and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council as they share how local authorities have worked with young care leavers to co-produce solutions to difficulties faced when leaving care. Book your place here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Conversations on self-forgiveness

The Forgiveness Project is launching 'Conversations on self-forgiveness' [various dates starting 11 May, £8]. This is a new series exploring the uncomfortable questions, complexities and ambiguities that make self-forgiveness so very hard. Find out more and book your places here. 

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: racial injustice expert seminar

Racial justice will be the first thematic focus by the Alliance for Youth Justice (AYJ) forming part of the Young People in Transition in the Criminal Justice System project. The AYJ will be holding an expert seminar [7 June, 14:00 – 17:00, London and online] with practitioners and policy professionals to examine the experiences of racially minoritised young people transitioning into adulthood while in contact with the justice system, and develop recommendations for policymakers. The AYJ is particularly interested in exploring the role of the specialist voluntary and community sector in supporting racially minoritised young people in the justice system, and is looking to gain insight from a range of experts. Please email mia.edwards@ayj.org.uk if you would like to know more or attend.

OPPORTUNITY: affiliates with the Welcome Directory

The Welcome Directory has an upcoming opportunity for organisations to engage with them as an affiliate organisation. As a multi-faith charity, The Welcome Directory strives to empower faith communities to welcome prison leavers, through their directory, prisons awareness course and networking events. The Affiliate Scheme runs annually, between May 2023 – April 2024, and is intended as a way to support and collaborate with like-minded peers in the criminal justice system.

If you are interested in affiliate subscription, please complete this form. You can also find a list of current affiliates on the Welcome Directory website. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via admin@welcomedirectory.org.uk

FEATURED VACANCY: Shannon Trust Prison Facilitator, HMP Bristol         

Shannon Trust is delighted to be working with HM Prison and Probation Service to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Bristol and are looking for a Prison Facilitator [£26,780 FTE, part time, Bristol] to lead the delivery and development of their prison-based reading and maths programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings, underpinned by the ability to build relationships, and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. Find out more and apply here by 15 May.

FEATURED VACANCY: Trustee

The National Appropriate Adult Network (NAAN) is actively seeking committed individuals to serve as trustees [voluntary, part time, remote]. As a trustee, you will provide valuable support and constructive challenge to both the board and management team. Appropriate adults play a crucial role in supporting children and vulnerable adults in understanding and exercising their legal rights to fair treatment by the police. We strongly encourage individuals who are passionate about this cause to apply, regardless of prior trustee experience. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented ethnic minorities, those with less represented aspects of neurodiversity, and individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We believe that a range of perspectives and experiences will strengthen our organisation and enhance our impact. Find out more and apply here by 31 May.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Housing Support Worker with Nacro [£22,673, Greater Manchester, full time]; Housing Support Worker with Nacro [£22,673, Birmingham and West Midlands, full time]; Rural Area Women’s Wellbeing Coach with St Giles Trust [£23,000, Scarborough & Ryedale, full time]; Family Support Worker with Phoenix Futures [£23,000, HMP Wayland, full time]; Administrator with Phoenix Futures [£21,350, HMP Altcourse, full time]; Administration and Information Officer with Birth Companions [£25,000, London and home based, part time]; Criminal Justice Link Worker (CSTR; Reconnect) with C2C Social Action [£24,960, Milton Keynes, part time]

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

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