Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 813 | 15 December 2023

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CLINKS NEWS: last issue of Light Lunch for 2023

This will be the last issue of light lunch for 2023. Submissions received between now and the new year will be published on 5 January 2024. 

CLINKS NEWS: explore the Directory of Services and unlock a network of support

In our continuous commitment to empower the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system, we invite you to rediscover a valuable resource – the Directory of Services. This comprehensive directory, housing information on over 1,000 organisations and projects, serves as a source of support for those navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system.  

Elevate the visibility of your organisation by contributing to the Directory of Services. Showcase your impactful work, connect with a broader audience, and join a collaborative network dedicated to positive change. Signing up is simple – click here to find out more on becoming a valued contributor.    

CLINKS NEWS: an end to discretionary Friday releases

The Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Act, receiving Royal Assent in June, brings an end to discretionary Friday releases for adult prison leavers in the majority of cases. From Thursday 14 December (yesterday) adult prisoners should be released one working day earlier if scheduled for a Friday or the day before a bank/public holiday. There will be some instances where a person may be eligible for release up to two days earlier. The Policy Framework on Gov.UK sets out the change which aligns with the Government’s pledge in the December 2021 Prisons Strategy White Paper. Offender Management Units will update release dates 14 days in advance. 

MEMBER FOCUS: Egino Emerging

Egino Emerging is a gathering of like-minded volunteers, academics, social entrepreneurs and guerrilla gardeners determined to make a profound difference in neglected communities.

​Expanding on the ethos of the Incredible Edible network, and endorsed by Incredible Edible CIC, Egino Emerging connects disused land with socially excluded people to create inclusive opportunities for positive engagement within regenerative agriculture. Find out more

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Rethink & Reset podcast

Revolving Doors is pleased to announce the launch of their new ‘Rethink & Reset’ podcast series, in which we will be joined by a host of fascinating expert speakers to discuss how the criminal justice system can – and should – be reformed to support people away from the cycle of crisis and crime.

Over the course of six episodes, featured guests will offer their perspectives of what’s going wrong in the criminal justice system, and how a reset is required. The trailer is out now - stay tuned for the full series release in January. Listen here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: JUSTICE podcast series

Introducing One Small Thing's new JUSTICE podcast series, exploring what impact the physical environment can have on those who have experienced trauma. How can spaces be designed to create feelings of safety, and promote healing? And what key design elements need to be considered when responding to trauma? Along with expert guests, the podcast will be exploring a variety of physical contexts and why it’s vital to not only understand the potential physical space can have for hope and healing, but also for harm. The first 3 episodes are out now! Listen here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Regional market engagement events – recommissioning of rehabilitative services

HMPPS is currently recommissioning rehabilitative services for people in prison and on probation. These are: Personal Wellbeing pathways; Accommodation; Finance, Benefit and Debt; Dependency & Recovery and Education, Training and Employment. To help inform local decision making, different regions are holding virtual events to gather feedback about current proposals and discuss particular topics. Details of events in early January are below:

North East region – Northumbria, County Durham and Cleveland
[8 January, 12:30 – 13:30, online, free] The North East region are currently seeking feedback on the following areas: Finance, benefit & debt (FBD); Dependency & recovery (D&R); Education, training and employment (ETE); Accommodation support; Emotional wellbeing; Family & significant others; Lifestyle & associates; Through-the-gate mentoring (social inclusion). 
If you are interested in participating in the discussion, you will need to pre-register for the event here.
If you cannot attend the virtual session, please share your feedback using this form. For those attending the virtual session, the same form will be shared for feedback after the event or you can complete in advance if you wish. Responses must be sent by 5pm, 12 January 2024.

South Central region – Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
[4 January, 10:00 – 12:00, online, free] The South Central region are currently seeking feedback on the following areas:  Finance Benefit and Debt; Education Training and Employment; Personal Wellbeing; Accommodation services in custody; Consortia and partnership arrangements.
If you are interested in participating in the discussion, please register via Eventbrite.

North West region - Greater Manchester, Merseyside & Cheshire, Cumbria & Lancashire
[10 January, 10:00 – 12:00, online, free] The North West region are currently seeking feedback on the following areas:  Personal Wellbeing; Accommodation; Finance, Benefit and Debt; Dependency & Recovery; and Education, Training and Employment.
If you would like the pre-read pack outlining the proposed future shape of the CRS contracts in the North West or to attend the event and give your feedback, please email NW.Community.Integration@justice.gov.uk Invitations will be sent out in the first week of January 2024.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: free CPD accredited training in 2024

GamCare's Criminal Justice and Gambling Harm programme is offering free CPD accredited training events that will run weekly from [January until the end of March 2024, online, free]. These sessions will all be delivered online using Microsoft Teams.

The training consists of three main elements:

  1. Raising awareness of gambling and gambling harms in in the UK. What is problematic gambling? What does it look like and how does it occur?
  2. Increasing participants ability to identify gambling harm within the Criminal Justice System. What are the impacts of problematic gambling? How does it affect the gambler? How does it affect others around the gambler, such as friends/family/work colleagues or employers? What is the link between gambling related harm and crime?
  3. Increasing participants’ knowledge of GamCare’s treatment and direct referral routes. What support is available for the gambler and those affected by other people’s gambling? How can you offer help and support? What is the process for referrals? How can we start the conversation?

Find out more and register here

FEATURED VACANCY: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Clinks' chair has completed two terms and will be stepping down at our AGM November 2024, therefore we are currently recruiting for a Chair of the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a chair who can lead that team well and work with the leadership team to steward a vibrant and vital voluntary sector. Our new chair will be committed to voluntary action, our organisation, our values, and anti-racism. The Chair is pivotal in creating the conditions for overall board and individual director effectiveness, both inside and outside the boardroom. We aim to onboard our new chair as a trustee from April 2024 to ensure efficient handover, ahead of them taking over the role as Chair following the AGM. We welcome applications from across society and we aim to have a diverse board representative of the communities impacted by criminal justice and the challenges they face.  The deadline for applications is 8 January 2024.

Click here for more information and how to apply 

FEATURED VACANCY: Trustees x2

Clinks is seeking two committed people to join its board of trustees, as one trustee has come to the end of their trusteeship, and another has joined Clinks' leadership team.  

To ensure we have a range of experiences and skills within our board we are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in prison and probation, income generation and business development. Additionally, people who are skilled in communication, influence, and networking. We especially encourage applications from groups of people that are under-represented on trustee boards, including those with lived experience of the criminal justice system, first time trustees including young people, and racially minoritised people. One trustee will be appointed from April 24 and will be required to take a seat on Clinks F&HRC and board and the other will be appointed in November 2024 at our AGM. The deadline for applications is 5 February 2024.

Click here for more information and how to apply  

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Resettlement Support Worker with The Clink Charity [£27,000, Cardiff and surrounding areas, full time]; StandOut Coach with StandOut [£27,500 - £30,000, London, full time]; Recovery Worker with Phoenix Futures [£26,085, HMP Pentonville, London, full time]; Adult Project Worker - Part Time with A Way Out [£23,500, Stockton and the Tees Valley, part time]; Tutor with The Growth Company [£27,000, York, full time]; Community Link Worker with St Giles Trust [£26,000 - £28,500, Camberwell/Holloway Road Office and Newham, part time]; Chief Executive with Alliance for Youth Justice (AYJ) [£63,000, London, full time]; Unity Service Manager - Maternity Cover with A Way Out [£28,350, Stockton on Tees, full time]; Substance Misuse Caseworker with Anawim [£24,953 - £29,495, Balsall Heath, full time]; Accommodation Caseworker with Anawim [£24,953 - £29,495, Balsall Heath, full time]

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

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