Clinks and our members

Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Find out more...

Clinks blogs: the latest views, debate and discussion

The value of lived experience and diversity in our trustee board

Joni Emery explains Clinks’ recent process of recruiting new trustees to our board, and our work to ensure that racially minoritised people, people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and people under 30 were represented.

Taking a look at the Probation Service’s Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans

This blog summarises the Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans produced in August 2021 by the 12 Regional Probation Directors. It also looks at how voluntary organisations can play their part in helping to define and strengthen probation strategies at a regional level.

State of the sector 2021 survey: why your response matters

We have launched this year's State of the sector survey. Help us build on last year's evidence and identify changes and challenges for the sector. Your answers will help us to advocate on your behalf and prioritise our work so that we can meet your needs.

30 years of listening to people in prison

This September, Samaritans is marking the 30th Anniversary of the first prison Listener scheme in HMP Swansea. Fran Deschampsneufs, Samaritans’ Functional Lead for Prison Support, explains why the scheme is as vital as it has ever been.

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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 and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2021

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements.

Understanding the needs and experiences of older people in prison

Joint report by Clinks and Recoop

A window of opportunity

Understanding the needs and experiences of pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community in England

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

7 December, 10:00 to 7 December, 13:00

Online

Stronger Voice: Analysing the problem and planning for change

8 December, 10:00 to 8 December, 11:30

Online

Welcome to Clinks: new members meeting

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

It is imperative that government prioritises and resources the tackling of race inequality in the criminal justice system. It is crucial that voluntary orgs led by and focussed on racially minoritised people are listened to, taken seriously and consulted in these conversations. https://twitter.com/HMIProbation/status/1451073306791223296

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

Good to see an increased budget for @MoJGovUK announced as part of the #Budget2021 and #SpendingReview today, however investing some of this in building new prison places which are a dead end for people caught up in the criminal justice system is moving in the wrong direction.

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

For all you need to know about the Probation Service's Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans, take a look at our latest blog from Policy Officer Franklin Barrington. https://www.clinks.org/community/blog-posts/taking-look-probation-servi…

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.

Volunteering and mentoring

Volunteering should be championed by the Ministry of Justice, courts, probation services and prisons.

Service user involvement

We should embed the involvement of people with lived experience throughout the criminal justice system to inform policy and practice.

Young adults

The Ministry of Justice should produce a national strategy for the management of young adults aged 18-25 at all stages of the criminal justice system.

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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 600 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.

Right now membership is free for voluntary organisations.

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