Clinks events and training
November 2023
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
Come along to one of our upcoming events to stay connected, learn something new and work together for a better criminal justice system.
Clinks training offer
Clinks delivers regular online training sessions for people working in the criminal justice system to develop a greater understanding of how it operates and the complex structures and processes that exist within it – find out more about the individual training courses below. We also have bespoke training sessions available if you have multiple colleagues who wish to attend. These sessions can be delivered in-house to your organisation– for further information please get in touch via email at events@clinks.org. We are keen to ensure our events and training offer meets the needs of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice and welcome your ideas and suggestion on how to improve this.
Clinks annual conference 2023
10:00, 22 November | London | from £50
This year our annual conference will provide a platform for our specialist members who are led by/for racially minoritised people. Our programme will allow members 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.
We invite organisations to book an event stall and feature in the Clinks' learning space at this year's conference. In line with our theme this year, we are particularly keen to welcome organisations dedicated to supporting racially minoritised individuals in the criminal justice system. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work, share best practice, and engage in meaningful discussions with peers.
Event stall's are open to all conference ticket holders and we encourage you to come along, participate and share valuable information, resources and experience with the wider sector. Find out more here and register your interest by 3 November.
Further details of conference speakers and facilitators will be announced very soon.
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Our early bird tickets are on sale until 30 October. Find out more and book your place here
Working and volunteering in prisons training
10:00, 8 November | online | from £95
Working or volunteering in a prison can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the complexities working in different environments. It can also be challenging to establish the role of the voluntary sector within that can be challenging. This training will take you through the operational considerations associated with working in a prison such as key prison departments and staff roles, security requirements and what is expected of voluntary sector staff with regards to information sharing. It will also explore the prison system itself in relation to categorisation, Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) processes and current regime challenges. There is an important focus on safe and responsible ways of working within a prison through this training, which is crucial for those who are new to this work to understand and feel confident about. Book your place here
Navigating the criminal justice system workshop
10:00, 9 November | online | from £75
The criminal justice system can be quite daunting to understand because of its size and complexity. This training breaks down the criminal justice system in detail to increase your understanding of how it all works, the different structures and statutory agencies that exist and what the role of the voluntary sector is within it. The training will take you through the journey from arrest to conviction, explore the different sentencing options and provide an overview of how the prison and probation systems operate. Book your place here
Why gender matters in the criminal justice system
10:00, 11 & 12 December | online | from £95
This two-part workshop aims to develop your understanding of women’s gendered experience in the criminal justice system and raise awareness of ‘a whole system approach’. The first part focusses on developing your understanding of the current policy landscape for women and highlights key national policies, such as the Female Offender Strategy and Delivery Plan. The second part will take you through the different elements of a whole system approach and shared best practice examples throughout, whilst providing space for discussion and reflection on the challenges associated with implementing whole system approaches within the current operating environment. Book your place here
Other upcoming events you might have missed
Clinks 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM): 16:00, 7 November | online | free
See all our upcoming events here
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