Sentencing Review call for evidence: contribute to the Clinks response

Complete this short survey and use this opportunity to share examples and evidence from your work with people in prisons and in the community, along with good practice and recommendations.

Clinks is the national infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. We support, promote, and advocate for our members and the wider voluntary sector across England and Wales.

Clinks news: the latest views, debate and discussion

Our plans for responding to the Independent Sentencing Review: Share your views

Clinks is committed to ensuring that the voices of voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system are heard during this review. The voluntary sector provides a wide range of services and support to people at all stages of their sentence, and can provide insight and innovation at a time when criminal justice needs it most.

The Future of Probation for Women

This blog explores some of the key insights, challenges, and recommendations discussed by specialist women’s organisations at Clinks' Women's Network Forum.

Sentencing Review - call for evidence

This blog provides details on the announced Sentencing Review call for evidence process and a link to submit to it.

How safe is the Welsh Criminal Justice System?

New data highlights significant work needs to be done around safety in custody in the Welsh prison estate whilst issues with homelessness, disproportionality and prison numbers in Wales persist.

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Publications: delve into the detail

Research and analysis on issues facing the sector. Guides and briefings to support our members. Responses to government consultations. Case studies of good practice.

Annual report & financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements

RR3 Special Interest Group on Commissioning 2023-2024: Recommendations Paper

We are pleased to publish a recommendations paper from the RR3 Special Interest Group on Commissioning.

This paper is being published following an interim update published in January 2024, as part of the work of the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group.

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

16 January, 10:00 to 16 January, 12:30

This event is now full

NCJAA Writing Development Workshop: Writing Case Studies

21 January, 9:30 to 21 January, 12:30

Online

Navigating the criminal justice system workshop

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Our work: our latest projects and activities

What Clinks is doing to support, promote and represent the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system.

London

Clinks provides a range of support to voluntary organisations working within London's criminal justice system. Through our Area Development team and London Development Officer, Clinks engages with local needs, builds strategic partnerships, and amplifies the voices of voluntary organisations working to support people in contact with the criminal justice system. Why not get involved with our London Criminal Justice Forums?

North of England

Clinks supports voluntary organisations working across the North of England, covering the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, North West, and Greater Manchester. Discover how you can get involved in our North of England Criminal Justice Forums.

Health and Wellbeing

Clinks is committed to ensuring the vital role of the voluntary sector is recognised and advocating for health services that better meet the needs of people in contact with the criminal justice system. Find out more about this work and how you can get involved.

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Join Clinks: be heard, informed, and supported

Are you a voluntary organisation supporting people in the criminal justice system? Join our network of over 500 members. Clinks membership offers you:

A voice to influence change
Practical assistance to be effective and resilient
Support from a community of like-minded professionals.

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Clinks sends out regular ebulletins containing news and opportunities for people working in, or with an interest in, the voluntary sector in the criminal justice system.