In this issue...
- MEMBER FOCUS: Affect Charity
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: independent inquiry into Andrew Malkinson’s case
- FUNDING: innovative housing-based solutions
- CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: moving away from police responding to mental health crises
- RESOURCE: Pushing the Boundaries: struggling to comply in a women's prison
- OPPORTUNITY: searching for partner organisations
- OPPORTUNITY: recruiting Lived Experience Influencers
- FEATURED VACANCY: Joint Independent Audit Committee Members
- CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:
- READS OF THE WEEK:
- EXTRA INFORMATION:
MEMBER FOCUS: Affect Charity
AFFECT is a small UK-wide charity, based in the South of England. It runs a free, confidential and non- judgmental service which includes advice, information, a newsletter, telephone support and a self-help group called Group Gathering. Find out more
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: independent inquiry into Andrew Malkinson’s case
Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk and Attorney General Victoria Prentis have ordered an independent inquiry into the circumstances and handling of Andrew Malkinson’s case after his conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal last month.
The inquiry will investigate the handling and the role of Greater Manchester Police, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Criminal Cases Review Commission in his conviction and subsequent appeals to ensure lessons are learned from the significant miscarriage of justice he has suffered. Read more here
FUNDING: innovative housing-based solutions
Commonweal Housing is offering funding to frontline organisations across the UK to test new and innovative housing-based solutions to address injustices within the criminal justice system.
Through our Call for New Ideas partnership programme, we're inviting not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding between £5,000-10,000 to conduct a short-term feasibility study to evaluate a housing and support model tackling issues facing vulnerable individuals who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.
The feasibility study will determine if there is scope for the proposed model to operate as a property-based pilot project, which Commonweal would look to support by providing bespoke property for successful applicants to run their pilot over several years. Follow this link to apply or for questions email apply@commonweal.org.uk
CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: moving away from police responding to mental health crises
Sign up to the second of the Centre for Justice Innovation's 'Expert Voices' event series discussing key issues affecting the justice system [8 September, 13:00 – 14:00, online, free].
This event will provide a 40-minute introduction to the topic of moving away from police responding to mental health crises and will include two speakers - Tracy Bradley, Chief Superintendent at Humberside and Right Care, Right Person Lead, and Ebony Morgan, Program Director of Mobile Crisis Intervention, Los Angeles, who will discuss two alternate models in the UK and US. The first is ‘Right Care, Right Person’ a model that started in Humberside and is due to be rolled out nationally across England, and the other ‘Mobile Crisis Intervention’ a model that’s been established across many states in America. There will be time for Q&A. Register here or contact Miranda at mparis@justiceinnovation.org
RESOURCE: Pushing the Boundaries: struggling to comply in a women's prison
At the age of 54, Sue Wheatcroft was arrested for attempted murder. Although never charged, the fallout from the experience, along with poor mental health, led her to spending over a year in prison.
In this book, ‘Pushing the Boundaries: struggling to comply in a women's prison’ Sue describes the circumstances surrounding the arrest, but mostly she talks about her experiences in prison. She presents an incredibly candid account of how her personality changed from being placid and somewhat introverted, to someone who was confrontational, belligerent, and extroverted. Buy the book here
OPPORTUNITY: searching for partner organisations
Acorn Training, a national provider of Criminal Justice programmes, are seeking like-minded partners to help deliver criminal justice services and collaborate on upcoming opportunities from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) including CFO Evolution. We are interested in hearing from organisations who can deliver a variety of high-quality, specialist intervention activities, both in custody and in the community, focused on developing Human/Citizenship, Community and Social values.
For more info, email tom.ashton@acorntraining.co.uk or visit the Acorn Training website.
OPPORTUNITY: recruiting Lived Experience Influencers
National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) are recruiting 10 new Lived Experience Influencers to influence and inform suicide prevention work. This can be from being part of groups that steer or advise strategy and planning, advising on or co-producing projects, working on campaigns, or speaking at events, or co-facilitating webinars, workshops, or training. Applications are open to people who are over 18 years old, reside in England, and have lived experience(s) related to suicide. Find out more and apply before 31 August via the NSPA website.
FEATURED VACANCY: Joint Independent Audit Committee Members
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Kim McGuinness, and Northumbria Police Chief Constable, Vanessa Jardine are looking for members for their Joint Independent Audit Committee (Voluntary (+allowance for meetings), part time, North East). You will need to be able to absorb and analyse complex information and make clear, independent judgements, have financial awareness, be able to think independently and have a balanced approach to significant issues. It is desirable that you also have an awareness and understanding of the public sector and are able to listen and challenge in a constructive manner. You must either live or work in the Northumbria Police Force area and be available to attend 4-5 meetings per year. Find out more an apply here by 30 September.
CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:
Engagement Support Officer - Behavioural Support with Seetec [£23,000 - £25,500, Covering Thames Valley, full time]; Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor with ADVANCE (Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education) [£28,000 - £32,000, Hammersmith, full time]; Joint Independent Audit Committee Members with Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria [Meetings take place at Middle Engine Lane Police Station, North Tyneside, voluntary, part time]; Duty Worker with ADVANCE (Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education) [£25,000 - £32,000, Hammersmith, paid, part time]; Recruitment and Administration Intern – voluntary with User Voice [London, voluntary, part time]; Lived Experience Consultant - North East with User Voice [£25,000 - £30,000, North East, full time]; Lived Experience Consultant - North West with User Voice [£25,000 - £30,000, North-West, full time]; Lived Experience Consultant – Peterborough with User Voice [£25,000 - £30,000, Peterborough, full time]; Advocate (Surrey) - Part Time with Women in Prison [£29,110, Surrey – Woking, part time]; Advocate (Surrey) with Women in Prison [£29,110, Surrey – Woking, full time].
For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here
READS OF THE WEEK:
- Over a quarter of charities using AI tools to fill talent gaps
- Jersey man sleeping rough each month for charity
- The robber turned runner helping young people stay on the straight and narrow
EXTRA INFORMATION:
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