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In this week's edition....
- CLINKS PUBLICATION: shockingly desperate times for women
- CLINKS RESOURCE: preparing for a changing market
- CLINKS RESPONSE: Labour's view of the voluntary sector
- CLINKS EVENT: race, mental health and criminal justice
- CLINKS EVENT: what do you think of the support you receive?
- CLINKS GUEST BLOG: new resource launched to share good practice
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: 'final ISPA' published
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: new prison report highlights importance of families
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: take part in discussions to prevent deaths in custody
- COMMISSIONING: research into severe and multiple disadvantage for women and girls
- FUNDING: to become a youth worker
- FUNDING: for organisations in Bradford
- FUNDING: for graduates with an innovative idea
- FUNDING: community transport in Northumberland
- FUNDING: for charities in Ipswich
- FUNDING: to build spaces for disadvantaged young people
- FUNDING: for community projects in South West Wales
- CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: understanding the new Victims' Directive
- NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS & TRAINING
- RESOURCE: support your peers
- CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES
- TIPS OF THE WEEK
- EXTRA INFORMATION
CLINKS PUBLICATION: shockingly desperate times for women
Thousands of vulnerable women are at risk of spiralling into further poverty, drugs and crime, unless their needs are properly understood and addressed. 'Who Cares: Where next for women offenders' reports on the voluntary sector’s experience of providing services to socially excluded women who are currently, or at risk of, being drawn into the Criminal Justice System. The report paints a startling picture of desperation, complexity and tragedy, framed by organisations that are relentless and innovative in their efforts to improve the lives of these women. Read the author, Louise Clark's blog and download the report here
CLINKS RESOURCE: preparing for a changing market
'Skills for a changing market' is a new Do it Justice guide, written by NAVCA, that aims to support a better understanding of how organisations can prepare themselves for the competitive tendering and procurement of services. This resource provides an introduction to influencing practices, relationship management, risk assessment, and negotiation. Download it here
CLINKS RESPONSE: Labour's view of the voluntary sector
Clinks has responded to the Labour party’s 'Renewing our bond with the third sector' consultation. In our response we highlight that it is essential that the Labour party and any incoming Labour government understand that the voluntary sector is in need of stable and committed support for the vital contribution it makes to rehabilitation and community safety, both as providers of services, as an essential strategic partner and an advocate for better services and policies. We make specific points on funding and good commissioning, the value of infrastructure, the role of ex-offenders as staff and volunteers, and the vital importance of the sector’s independent voice. Download our response here
CLINKS EVENT: race, mental health and criminal justice
'Race, mental health and criminal justice: solutions for better practice, integration and patient experience' is a Clinks conference [6th November, London, free] that will explore strategies and good practice to ensure that people with mental health problems from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in contact with the Criminal Justice System, will have their needs met and be able to access appropriate services. If you have an interest in improving services for people with mental health problems from BAME communities in contact with criminal justice, then this day is for you! Find out more and book your place here
CLINKS EVENT: what do you think of the support you receive?
Clinks is co-ordinating an independent review of the support provided by specialist criminal justice infrastructure in order to determine its future direction and the resources to support it. Come along to one of our free workshops [29th September or 16th October, London] where we will discuss: What infrastructure support services do you currently receive? How might these be improved? How could services be funded? And how do you think they might be delivered in the future? Find out more and book your place here
CLINKS GUEST BLOG: new resource launched to share good practice
The Butler Trust has launched good-practice.net, a new database featuring examples of good practice and practical guidance from across the country, drawn from The Butler Trust Awards, prison and probation HMI inspections, and reports and articles by government departments and agencies, umbrella bodies, and frontline services (including prisons and probation providers). To help people find what they’re looking for, the database can be searched by content, tags, categories and sources. There is a submission form to make it easy for organisations to add examples of good practice themselves. Read Simon Shepherd's guest blog about the new site here
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: 'final ISPA' published
We've published a briefing summarising the key changes between the “Draft ISPA” and the “Final ISPA”. The aim of our briefing is to support and inform voluntary sector organisations about the Industry Standard Partnering Agreement (ISPA), which is a template subcontract produced by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to be used in subcontracts under their commissioned programmes. This version of the ISPA, which is specific to the Transforming Rehabilitation competition, was released on June 6th (titled “Final ISPA”), following an initial draft released in January 2014 and a consultation that lasted until February 20th. Download our briefing here
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: new prison report highlights importance of families
'Resettlement provision for adult offenders: Accommodation and education, training and employment' is a joint thematic review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, HM Inspectorate of Probation and Ofsted. It found that the role families and friends play in the rehabilitation of prisoners on release is crucial and must not be overlooked; a conclusion welcomed by the Prison Family Support Alliance (PFSA). In a statement, the PFSA, which consists of four Clinks members, said: "Prisoners are often at the highest level of risk in the early days of custody, when separated from their families, and in some of the cases of prison suicides we have seen that the trigger has been related directly to family issues. Investing in family support work in prisons, and with offenders’ families in the community, can help to reduce suicide and self harm in prisons and improve long term rehabilitation outcomes." Find out more here
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: take part in discussions to prevent deaths in custody
The Harris Review into self-inflicted deaths in National Offender Management Service custody of 18-24 year olds is holding a seminar [2nd October, London, free] for local and community groups working with vulnerable young people and their families. The aim is to share views with and advise the Review on issues concerning mental health and support networks. Keynote speakers are Lord Adebowale and Diane Curry OBE. The purpose of the Review is to make recommendations to reduce the risk of future self-inflicted deaths in custody. Find out more and sign up here
COMMISSIONING: research into severe and multiple disadvantage for women and girls
LankellyChase is commissioning the first stage of research to conceptualise what ‘severe and multiple disadvantage’ looks like for women and girls in the UK and to assess the feasibility of developing a statistical profile. This may lead to a larger exercise to create an authoritative national profile of women and girls facing severe and multiple disadvantage. The deadline for tenders is 4th November. Find out more and apply here
FUNDING: to become a youth worker
The Youth Work Foundation provides financial support to would-be youth workers across England to help them access recognised qualifications. The Foundation’s mission is to support the most deserving applicants to become qualified youth workers regardless of their background. The Youth Work Foundation is making awards available to help support those who want to study for youth work qualifications but where finance is a barrier. Scholarships (£2,000) and bursaries (£200) are available. The next deadline for applications is 30th September. Find out more here [Source: NCVYS]
FUNDING: for organisations in Bradford
Grants of up to £500 are available for constituted community groups working with young people living in the Bradford West Constituency, which includes the City, Clayton and Fairweather Green, Heaton, Manningham, Thornton and Allerton, and Toller. Funding is normally on a one-off basis to cover capital or revenue expenditure for activities that are safe and enjoyable for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 years, or up to 25 years for those with disabilities. The next deadline is 3rd October. Find out more and apply here
FUNDING: for graduates with an innovative idea
The Varsity Pitch Competition is designed to reward UK students and recent graduate entrepreneurs who have enterprising ideas that they wish to turn into viable businesses. The scheme enables participants to showcase their unique, innovative and creative concepts to the wider community. Entries are invited via the submission of a 60-90 second video outlining the business idea. The first prize is £10,000 in cash. Entrants must be either a current student at a UK university or college or an individual who has graduated no earlier than 2009. Additionally, entrants must be able to own and run a business or social enterprise in the UK and be at least 16 years of age. The deadline for receipt of entries is 19th October. Find out more and apply here
FUNDING: community transport in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council's 'Get Going Community Transport Grant' aims to pilot new and sustainable ways of providing community transport to better serve the communities of Northumberland. Applications will be accepted from Northumberland-based Community Transport Operators and voluntary and community organisations, and parish and town councils working with a transport operator. The deadline for applications is 10th October. Find out more and apply here
FUNDING: for charities in Ipswich
Ipswich Community Cash Grants offer up to £20,000 through two types of grant. Investment grants can be used for running costs or pump priming funding for an organisation to build its capacity to test out a new initiative. Project grants can be used to try something new, or for a one-off activity that delivers one or more of Ipswich Council’s grants priorities. The deadline for applications is 13th October. Find out more about the Council's priorities and apply here
FUNDING: to build spaces for disadvantaged young people
Support is available for building projects for spaces that will be used to provide support for children and/or young people up to 25 years old, who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantages. The project can involve refurbishment, conversion, extension, new build and work to outdoor spaces. Capital grants of between £75,000 and £150,000 and free professional property advice are available to registered charities in the UK. LandAid is particularly looking for applications from charities based in or working with children and young people from the UK's major cities. The deadline for applications is 20th October 2014. Find out more and apply here
FUNDING: for community projects in South West Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner’s Fund has grants of up to £5,000 for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups to develop ideas that have a positive impact on the area they serve. Grants can be used for essentials such as educational toys, sports gear, publicity material, training, transport costs, venue hire, volunteer expenses or running costs. Community projects in Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are nominated by frontline police officers and Dyfed-Powys police staff; nominations are not accepted directly from organisations looking for funding. The deadline for applications is 22nd October. Find out more and apply here
CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: understanding the new Victims' Directive
IARS is offering a CPD accredited training programme on the new Victims’ Directive and restorative justice [16th October, 13:30 – 16:30, London, from £75]. The training programme has been developed to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge that they need to comply with the new Victims' Directive, focusing on its restorative justice requirements. It also aims to increase knowledge on how to treat and interact with victims. Places are limited. Find out more and register here
NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS & TRAINING
'Hearing voices prison facilitation training' | 17th, 19th & 26th November, London SE11, from £150 | Email for details
RESOURCE: support your peers
The new Action Squad Academy website is the first free online platform where you can promote and share resources that support organisations or individuals with the planning, delivery or evaluation of social action activities. You can also recruit young people to support or volunteer on an existing social action activity or programme. Find out more and get involved here
CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES
Members' vacancies this week include: a Case Manager with Sova [London], a Contact Centre Team Leader with St Giles Trust [London], a Support Worker with PACT [Reading], a Communications Assistant and a Development Officer with the Albatross Arts Project [Birmingham]. For further information about these vacancies, and plenty more, click here
TIPS OF THE WEEK
- Tip of the week I: An overnight break for two at the 4-star Alston House Hotel (near Penrith), including breakfast and 3-course dinner is just £89. Details
- Tip of the week II: Open House London is an annual event where venues that usually charge or are closed to the public open up so you can have a good nosey-round for free. This year over 800 venues are participating. Details
- Tip of the week III: For £89, two people can stay overnight at the 5-star Penhelig Arms in Cardigan Bay. The deal includes 3 course meal, Welsh breakfast, and Prosecco. Details
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