The latest views and discussion from Clinks staff and guest writers. We also use blogs to give short updates on our latest projects, as well as briefings on topics of interest to members.
77 organisations awarded grants during the pandemic
Clinks has awarded a further £163,500 to 32 voluntary sector organisations working with individuals in contact with the criminal justice system, on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)/Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
The latest on the Female Offender Strategy: prison expansion vs community solutions
Clinks is highly disappointed in the plans to expand the women’s prison estate with an additional 500 places to be built into existing prisons. The decision contradicts the intentions of the government’s female offender strategy.
Influencing criminal justice policy in a pandemic - an update from our policy team
With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, further lockdowns in response and a number of major changes set to take place in the criminal justice system this year, we recap on our work in the run up to the new year to influence policy and practice and reflect on our priorities going forward.
What's New
Blogs
State of the Sector 2023 - key trends in the voluntary sector
This blog reflects on the findings from our new 2023 State of the Sector report.
Publications
RR3 Special Interest Group on Employment 2023-24: Report
A report from the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group SIG on Accommodation
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