Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 295 | 12th April 2013

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Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 295 | 12th April

LIGHT LUNCH NOTICE: new platform

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CLINKS OPPORTUNITY: funding for arts organisations

The Arts Alliance are looking for artists and/or arts organisation to deliver workshops as part of a new prison writing project ‘Write to be Heard’. The aim of the project is to encourage hard-to-reach offenders to engage with education and arts opportunities in prison, to introduce new and innovative organisations to prisons and to investigate how to further develop a support network to help them improve their services. £25,000 is available for an organisation or consortium to deliver 25 creative writing workshops (preferably in prisons that are not already well served by arts activities). This project needs to start as soon as possible and the workshops all need to be completed by September. The deadline for applications is midday on 24th April. Find out more and apply here.

CLINKS EVENT: exploring female offenders journeys through the CJS

The Arts Alliance are running a peer learning event [1st May, London, free] that will focus on the use of theatre with female offenders, led by the award winning theatre company Clean Break. The event will feature an hour long performance of ‘Hours til Midnight’ the recent Clean Break production, and a post-show Q&A and facilitated discussion with the performers, director and Clean Break staff. Find out more and apply for a place here.

COMMISSIONING: alcohol and drugs services in Somerset

Somerset County Council, on behalf of Somerset Drug and Alcohol Partnership (SDAP), invite expressions of interest from suitably skilled, motivated and experienced organisations to provide alcohol and drugs services in Somerset. The new contract(s) will be for five years commencing 1st February 2014 with provision for an extension of two years. The deadline for expressing an interest is 13th May. Full details here

FUNDING: to challenge stigma and discrimination

Want to run a project to challenge stigma and discrimination in your community and beyond? The Time to Change grants fund could support you to do this. They fund projects that bring people with and without mental health problems together and create opportunities for them to have meaningful conversations. Projects must be led by people with experience of mental health problems. This means that people with first-hand experience take a lead at all levels and stages, from designing the project, to managing and evaluating the project. Round 3 of the grants fund is now open and the deadline for submitting applications is 2pm on Tuesday 30th April 2013. Find out more here

FUNDING: for organisations that struggle to access mainstream funding

Skipton Building Society is 160 years old, and has created the Big 160 Appeal which will provide 160 grants of £500 to assist grassroots groups and across the country. They’re looking for community based groups, and will consider anything, with preference given to organisations which get very little support elsewhere. The deadline for applications is 31st July 2013. Find out more here

AWARDS: for young entrepreneurs

The European Network of Foundations for Social Economy has launched a prize for 'Youth employment in the social economy'. The aim of the prize is to identify and encourage exemplary entrepreneurial initiatives which can be deployed in other European countries. Social economy enterprises, set up by young people, which have created employment for young people are invited to apply. The deadline for submissions is midnight on 15th May. Found out more here

MEMBER’S EVENT: race in probation

'Race in Probation' is an IARS event [5th June, London] introduced by Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence and founder of the Stephen Lawrence Trust. The CEO of London Probation and other key probation staff experts, academics and policy makers will come together to debate probation services as well as the shape and the future of probation in a highly challenging period. For more information and bookings visit the conference webpage

MEMBER’S EVENT: substance abuse and recovery for women

'The Road to Recovery for Women and Children' is a Brighton Oasis Project event [5th September, Brighton, £140] that will bring together speakers from a variety of disciplines to address and debate the issues affecting female substance misusers and their children. Themes to be covered in both plenary sessions and workshops include: substance abuse and child neglect; working with women with multiple and complex needs; safeguarding children; and the recovery journey for women. Find out more and book your place here

MEMBER’S EVENT: winning and delivering public service contracts

Supported by Cabinet Office, these two day masterclasses are designed to share the skills, tools and techniques used by experts in the private and voluntary sectors to win and deliver public service contracts. Designed and delivered by a cross-sector partnership (ACEVO, AVANTA, Capita, Ingeus, NAVCA, NCVO, Serco and Social Enterprise UK), with administrative support from Clinks. These masterclasses are the first in a national programme funded by Office for Civil Society with pro-bono support from our private sector partners. For more information on locations and dates visit Clinks

EVENT: non-Member events and training

  • ‘Taking your tweeting to the next level’ | Russell Webster | 22nd April, London, £120 | Details
  • ‘Live Payment by Results discussion' | The Guardian | 18th April, online, free | Details
  • 'Paying for Justice: Prison and Probation in an Age of Austerity' | Sheffield Hallam University | 23rd May, Sheffield, free | Details
  • 'Are police ethics and integrity compatible with ‘cop culture’?' | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies | 17th May, London, free | email for details
  • 'Transforming Youth Custody: Putting education at the heart of detention ' | Oasis People’s Parliament | 17th April, London, free | Details

MEMBER'S TRAINING: resettlement law

Howard League's U R Boss project has developed a one-day seminar to complement their guide to resettlement law. The training [8th May, London, £60 VCS] helps bring the guide to life and both are designed to help improve the support available for young people on release from custody. Upon attending the seminar, practitioners will acquire knowledge of the principles, mechanisms, legislation and guidance underlying the provision of resettlement support to young people leaving custody. Participants will also learn how to carry out practical work to show what a practitioner can and should do to support young people in need of accommodation or support upon release from custody to make sure that they get what they need. For more information and to book your place, click here

PUBLICATION: why do some boys become domestic abuse perpetrators?

Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, 'Boys to men: Phase one key findings' explores why some boys become domestic abuse perpetrators when others do not. The research found that boys were more likely than girls to think it was ok for a man/woman to hit his/her partner. 34% of young people reported witnessing abuse involving an adult who looks after them. Young people had been victims, witnesses and perpetrators of violent or controlling behaviours. Those who experienced abusive behaviour, either as a victim or witness reported a reluctance to report such experiences to an adult or figure of authority. Download the full findings here

OPPORTUNITY: for organisations considering bidding for probation service contracts

Big Society Capital (BSC) has issued a statement encouraging charities and social enterprises operating in the criminal justice sector to get in touch – particularly those who are considering roles as prime contractors or as part of consortia bidding for the future MoJ probation service contracts. The statement also clarifies how Big Society Capital sees its role in providing finance for the forthcoming reforms, at both the prime and sub-contracting level. BSC’s statement can be read here and the people to get in touch with are jenna.palumbo@bigsocietycapital.com and matt.robinson@bigsocietycapital.com

VACANCIES IN THE CJS

Vacancies posted recently include an Executive Assistant at Prisoners Education Trust [London], a Head of Development at Clean Break [London], a Helpline Volunteer and a Social Media and Website Volunteer at Prisoners’ Families and Friends Service [South London] a Case Manager at Sova [London], and a Senior Outreach Co-ordinator at Back on Track [Manchester]. View these and loads more CJS vacancies at: Clinks Members' vacancies

TIPS OF THE WEEK...

TIP OF THE WEEK I: Get a free £4.80 YSL foundation sample when you 'like' its Facebook page

TIP OF THE WEEK II: London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor St is just 50p return until 16th May on Chiltern Railways

TIP OF THE WEEK III: Register on Time Out to get an easy 2for1 voucher valid at London Eye (usually £19.20), Madame Tussauds (£30), Dungeon (£24.60) and SeaLife Aquarium (£20.70)

 

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