Clinks events and training
Clinks runs events and training for voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system. We hear time and time again that organisations feel stronger alongside others and enjoy being part of a well-connected network.
If you have any ideas of events and training that would benefit you/your organisation, please do contact us at events@clinks.org.
Clinks annual conference 2023 – save the date!
Making race and justice everybody’s business
22 November | Resource for London, Holloway
Racially minoritised people are overrepresented at every single point of contact with the criminal justice system (CJS). This is a well-known fact within our sector, and we are aware of extensive data, research and stories of lived experience which evidence racism within the CJS.
This year we would like to take the opportunity at our annual conference to provide a platform for our specialist members who are led by/for racially minoritised people to share their expertise on how to best support people from racially minoritised communities, and how we can unite and commit to a future where justice is equitable.
Our programme will be led by our specialist members and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions which will aim to inspire and influence change on an individual, organisational and wider strategic level.
Ticket sales will be open soon, and we will announce details of the speakers and facilitators closer to the time.
To find out more, and to register your interest in being a part of this year’s conference, please click here!
September 2023 events and training
Come along to one of our upcoming events to stay connected, learn something new and work together for a better criminal justice system.
Effective point-of-arrest diversion for children and young people: what the evidence tells us
14:00, 4 September | online | free
The Centre for Justice Innovation (CJI) will discuss the latest evidence for effective point-of-arrest diversion for children and young people.
This is part of our “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” series, to accompany our Evidence Library, giving you the chance to ask your own questions of leading academics talking about the latest research on an important criminal justice topic.
The CJI seeks to build a justice system which everyone believes is fair and effective. Their work on effective point-of-arrest diversion for children and young people is hosted on the Youth Justice Board’s effective practice hub and as part of the Youth Endowment Fund’s toolkit on pre-court diversion.
The Centre for Justice Innovation has summarised the evidence base for effective point-of-arrest diversion for children and young people in a review for our Evidence Library, which you can read here. Book your place here
Why gender matters in the criminal justice system – 2-part workshop
10:00, 5 & 6 September | online | from £50
Is your organisation part of Clinks’ Women’s network? Do you have frontline staff or volunteers who are new to working or volunteering in your organisation and want to increase their understanding of women in the criminal justice system? If so, join us for this entry-level training course.
This workshop aims to: develop understanding of women’s gendered experience of the criminal justice system and raise awareness of ‘a whole system approach’. It will be delivered online in two parts and uses a range of learning methods, some interactive. Book your place here
Navigating the criminal justice system workshop
10:00, 12 September | online | from £50
Are you new to working or volunteering in the criminal justice system? Do you have volunteers or staff members who want to increase their understanding of the criminal justice system?
The criminal justice system as a whole can be quite daunting to understand because of both its size and complexity.
Join us at this three-hour workshop for voluntary sector staff and volunteers in which we aim to increase awareness of and provide the opportunity to explore and discuss how the criminal justice system is organised, the complexities within it, and how it works.
The workshop will explore the different elements of, and the various structures within, the criminal justice system, including government departments, regional and local statutory agencies, and the role of the voluntary sector, the services they provide and its work in supporting people. Book your place here
Cross-cultural arts practice with young people
13:30, 14 September | Newcastle | free
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) are working alongside Clinks Area Development Officer for the North to bring you an exciting event to bring together organisations working, or with an interest in working with, young people in criminal justice through the arts or other ways.
The NCJAA arts and criminal justice forums are typically online events themed around important ideas and relevant developments in criminal justice. We are excited to meet in person this September and gather as a network around the theme of working creatively with young people in a criminal justice context.
You will have the chance to hear from expert speakers in both practice and research, meet others working in the field, and share good practice within the network. It will create a space to step away from the day job and provide an opportunity to share good practice, strengthen partnership working, and discuss any opportunities or challenges your organisation may be currently facing.
This event is co-delivered in partnership with Northumbria University who will be sharing their latest findings following the publication of The stolen generations case study via the NCJAA website last year. We ae delighted to announce that Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuiness will provide the keynote address. Book your place here
North of England criminal justice forum
14:00, 21 September | online | free
This criminal justice forum has been organised to bring together partners working across the criminal justice system in the North of England. The forum will provide an opportunity for people to hear about current and future developments and discuss policy and practice affecting their day-to-day work.
It aims to create a space to step away from the day job and provide an opportunity to share good practice, strengthen partnership working, and discuss any opportunities or challenges your organisation may be currently facing. There is also an opportunity for Clinks' members and partners to showcase their work. If you would be interested in presenting at this or a future forum contact natalie.maidment@clinks.org
During this event we will hear from Children Action North West, North East Probation Commissioning team, and The Growth Company.
The forum is held quarterly open to cross sector organisations based or working in the North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and Humber and the North East. Book your place here
Women’s Network forum
10:00, 26 September | online | free
This meeting will focus on the theme of women, children and families. We will hear from PACT about the impact of social workers in women’s prisons and from other speakers about support for women who have had children removed and a model offering accommodation and support packages to enable women to be re-united with their children following release from custody. There will be an opportunity to take part in discussion groups exploring examples of successful family support work at local level and gaps in services. And there will be a policy update from Clinks.
Our quarterly women’s networking forums, hosted in partnership with Agenda, provide support, information and networking opportunities to those working with women in contact with the criminal justice system. They also provide updates on policy, member activity and host speakers on relevant topics. The forums provide an opportunity to gather feedback and key issues raised by organisations working with women in contact with the criminal justice system, enabling Clinks to reflect these to national government at Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) meetings.
Come along to the women’s network forum to learn more about creating change for women. Book your place here
Making every contact count train the trainer course (North East)
13:00, 26 September | online | free
Clinks is working alongside the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) team to offer those working in the North East of England and North Cumbria to come together to understand how the MECC approach can be utilised in your every day work. MECC is an approach to behaviour change that utilises day to day interactions that individuals and organisations are able to have with others to encourage positive changes that can influence everyone’s health and wellbeing. The objectives of MECC training is to enable staff and volunteers to understand how MECC fits into their role. This is underpinned with advice on how to start (or not start) a conversation on health enabling a member of staff to provide information on local services of support. Book your place here
Race and Justice Network forum
11:00, 27 September | online | free
A quarterly Race and Justice network forum that provides organisations in the network with support, information and networking opportunities. They also provide updates on policy, member activity and host speakers on relevant topics. The forums provide an opportunity to gather feedback and key issues raised by organisations working with those racially minoritised within the criminal justice system, enabling Clinks to reflect these to national government at Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) meetings.
There is also an opportunity to learn of policy updates from Clinks giving members the opportunity to influence this. Book your place here
London criminal justice forum
13:00, 28 September | online | free
Our London criminal justice forums aim to bring together partners working across the criminal justice system. They are held three times per year, providing an opportunity for people working in the criminal justice system in London to discuss policy and practice affecting their day to day work.
The forums also provide the space to network with other organisations, discuss opportunities for joint working and offer each other peer support. They are also an opportunity for Clinks’ members and partners to showcase their work. Book your place here
Other upcoming events you might have missed
All Wales criminal justice forum: 10:30, 3 October | Cardiff | free
All England criminal justice forum: 10:30, 5 October | online | free
Yorkshire and the Humber Rehabilitation Partnership forum: 10:00, 17 October | online | free
Working and volunteering in prisons training: 10:00, 8 November | online | from £50
See all our upcoming events here
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