Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 785 | 2 June 2023

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CLINKS NEWS: Simplification of the Probation Dynamic Framework

As part of the ongoing work by HM Prison and Probation Service to try and simplify processes under the Dynamic Framework, a briefing event [13 June, 10:00, online, free] has been organised to discuss what the new documents and processes will look like. The event will be used to discuss the impact of the upcoming changes and the impact this will have on the Jaggaer portal.

You can read more about the proposed changes to the Dynamic Framework in our blog which is regularly updated to reflect new information on this work. You can register to join the briefing event by signing up here. 

CLINKS NEWS: Older people in the Criminal Justice System

This event is to launch Clinks' Older People in the Criminal Justice System (OPIC) network [27 June, 14:00 - 16:00, online, free]. The network is designed to bring together voluntary and statutory organisations and practitioners, as well as academics, who provide services for and/or advocate for older people (people over 50) in the criminal justice system (CJS). This event is for anyone who has an interest in older people in the CJS and being part of the network. We really encourage as wide a group as possible to come along and get involved with exciting work to improve the CJS for older people. Register here for your place.  

CLINKS NEWS: second meeting of the Future Regime Design SIG

A summary note is now available for the second meeting of the Future Regime Design special interest group (SIG), part of the work of the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3). As part of the SIG, expert leaders from the voluntary sector are advising HM Prison and Probation Service on their plans for a new National Regime Model in prisons. In the second meeting, the group gave input on how the voluntary sector can be a part of the new look regimes. If you would like to know more about this work or engage with the SIG, please contact our Policy Officer, Bronte Jack, at bronte.jack@clinks.org

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: excellent outcomes for Pact’s resettlement service

An evaluation of Pact’s resettlement service for women leaving prison in London and Kent has revealed ‘excellent’ outcomes in supporting individuals to successfully reintegrate into the community and reduce their likelihood of reoffending.

The report, published this month, focuses on the experiences of women supported by Pact’s Journeys to Freedom service between March 2021 and March 2023 and assesses the impact of support on women’s accommodation; employment, training and education prospects; family and relationships; and health and wellbeing.

The evaluation found that 95% of those supported were either living in their own property or in supported accommodation by the end of the support period and two-thirds were successful in gaining meaningful employment. Read more here.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE NEWS: call for evidence into community sentences

The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has opened a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into community sentences. It is particularly looking to hear responses to questions across three themes: historical trends, delivery of community sentences, and impact on the community. Clinks strongly encourages voluntary organisations to respond to any questions relevant to them and their work. The call for evidence can be read in full here.

Clinks is also preparing its own response to the Committee, and we would welcome feedback and evidence from the sector to feed into this. We are particularly keen to hear about the sector’s views on the delivery of community sentences, and whether or not organisations are currently involved in delivering community sentences.

If you would like to feed into Clinks' response, please share your views using this form by the end of the day on [Monday 5 June].  

FUNDING: emotional resilience and peer support

The Ministry of Justice would like to provide and update on this grant opportunity to deliver emotional resilience training and operate a peer support scheme in prisons. A market engagement event was held for this grant in November 2022. The scheme was subsequently put on hold and has now been confirmed to be going ahead in six sites instead of the 17 originally intended. The competition is due to go live at the end of June. More information can be found in this Find a Grant advert.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Beyond a numbers game

Join the Criminal Justice Alliance for the launch of their latest report, Beyond a numbers game [5 June, 13:00 – 15:00, online, free]. This report is being launched at a time of unprecedented scrutiny for our criminal justice system in relation to its record, practice and impacts on racially minoritised communities. Beyond a numbers game explores how we can improve the recruitment, retention and progression of racially minoritised staff and how to build inclusive working cultures across the criminal justice system.

Speakers include Abimbola Johnson - Chair of the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board for the Police Race Action Plan and committee member of the Black Barristers’ Network; Sarah Coccia - Executive Director of South Public Sector Prisons and Operational lead for Diversity and Inclusion action plans for the Lammy Review and the HM Inspectorate of Prison thematic review into Black male prisoners and Black prison staff; and Avtar Singh - HM Inspector of Probation and co-author of thematic review: Race equality in probation: the experience of Black, Asian and minority ethnic probation users and staff. Register here for your place.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Circles of support and accountability

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation will be holding an online session for those interested in volunteering for the Circles of Support and Accountability programme [6 June, 18:30 - 19:30, online, free].

Circles of Support and Accountability aim to rehabilitate people who have committed sexual offences against children, and help them to not offend again. The circle provides practical skills and support to the Core Member according to their needs, which might include social skills, finding work or hobbies, or looking for suitable accommodation. They will also receive disclosure about the Core Member's offending behaviour, and support them to recognise unhelpful thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour which might link to their risk of offending, and encourage them to develop more healthy strategies. Please email circles@lucyfaithfull.org.uk for more details.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: presenting findings from the Together a Chance project

Pact and University of Cardiff are holding a seminar setting out evaluation of the Together a Chance pilot project [22 June, 12:00 - 13:00, online, free]. The pilot employs prison-based social workers in HMPs Send and Eastwood Park whose role it is to support women to maintain links with their children, as well as supporting mothers who are struggling to cope with the impact of temporary or permanent separation. Book your place here. 

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Conversations on self-forgiveness

Join Marina Cantacuzino and Dr Masi Noor for the final event from the Forgiveness Project's 'Conversations on self-forgiveness' [8 June, 18:00 – 19:00, £8]. This final conversation offers a space for reflection, bringing together the ideas and common threads raised in the series. Read more and book your place here.

FEATURED VACANCY: Head of Finance and Operations

Abianda, a London based social enterprise working with young women and girls affected by organised crime, exploitation and violence, is seeking a skilled and organised finance and operations leader who is passionate about their vision and mission [£45,000-£50,000 depending on experience, full time, London]. In this role you will have a varied workload and be able to influence developments across the breadth of the organisation. You will be working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to ensure robust forecasting and financial strategy. You will be joining at a really exciting time whilst Abianda develop and launch their three-year strategy. Find out more and apply by 25 June here. 

FEATURED VACANCY: Specialist Outreach Coach (Criminal Justice Women)

Changing Lives is seeking a dynamic, personable, creative, highly motivated and empathetic individual to work with women across Northumbria region who are subject to a Probation Order [£27,040 pro rata, 18.5 hours, Northumbria]. You will support some women to make a successful transition from custody to community and provide interventions to others, both one-to-one and in groupwork delivery, enabling them to make positive changes to their lifestyle. Delivering a service for women by women, this post is exempt under section 7 (2) (e) and (f) of The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and open to female applicants only. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS check and Level 1 clearance. Find out more and apply by 12 June here.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Specialist Outreach Coach (Criminal Justice Women) with Changing Lives [£27,040, Newcastle upon Tyne, part time]; Prison facilitator - HMP Bure & HMP Norwich with Shannon Trust [£26,780, HMP Bure and HMP Norwich, full time]; Prison facilitator - HMP Stafford with Shannon Trust [£26,780, HMP Stafford, part time]; Education Welfare & Inclusion Peer – (multiple positions available In Bradford) with St Giles Trust [£23,000 - £26,000, Leeds Media Centre – Embedded in schools in Bradford, full time]; Head of Finance and Operations with Abianda [£45,000 - £50,000, Islington, London, full time]; Operations Manager with Hestia Housing & Support [£40,656, part time]; Intervention Worker with Hestia Housing & Support [£24,408, Wandsworth, part time]; Intervention Worker - Out of Hours with Hestia Housing & Support [£24,408, Wandsworth, full time]; Housing Support Worker with Nacro [£22,740, Nottingham, full time]; Housing Referral Officer with Nacro [£21,740, Leeds, full time]

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

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