State of the Sector 2024 focus groups

Take part in our 2024 research.

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

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.

Clinks’ new Chair - Mandy Mahil in the hot seat

Hear from Mandy as she discusses her new role, experiences, and the future ahead.

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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.

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.

RR3 Special Interest Group on Accommodation 2023-24: Report 3

Breaking down the barriers – accessing housing-related support

Inspiring Futures research report

An Evaluation of the Meaning and Impact of Arts Programmes in Criminal Justice Settings

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

21 November, 9:30 to 21 November, 16:00

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Wales Social Justice Conference (WSJC)

26 November, 9:30 to 26 November, 12:30

Online

Rebuilding Lives: Expertise in Ex-Offender Support

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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.

Clinks Thinks

Clinks Thinks sets out our key principles, policy ambitions and recommendations, developed in consultation with voluntary sector organisa

Families

We understand the critical role of family support in the criminal justice system and are dedicated to supporting and promoting specialist provision. Find out more about our work in this space and how to get involved with the families network.

Race and justice

Clinks thinks all sectors working in the criminal justice system must work to tackle racism and discrimination.

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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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