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

Never more needed

In our latest survey, we continued to explore issues around service delivery, volunteer availability and financial support, and took a closer look at what impact Covid-19 and organisations’ different delivery models is having on the people they support.

Probation reform and the dynamic framework- what you need to know

The government has been continuing its work to deliver a reformed probation model from next year, and we are now entering a crucial stage of the process.

How will lockdown ease for prisons and probation?

HMPPS has taken the first steps towards informing staff and service users of the likely road ahead.

The End of Custody Temporary Release scheme for children and young people

This blog post gives details from official guidance on End of Custody Temporary Release (ECTR) in the youth estate.

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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.

Clinks submission to the justice committee 30th April

Impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector working in criminal justice and their service users

Clinks briefing for private meetings of the Justice Select Committee 30th April

Clinks submission to the justice committee 12th May

Impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector working in criminal justice and their service users

Clinks briefing for private meetings of the Justice Select Committee 12th May

The target operating model for probation

This briefing gives an in-depth analysis of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service's (HMPPS) target operating model for probation published on 3rd March 2020 and its implications for the voluntary sector.

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

4 June, 14:00 to 4 June, 15:30

online

Accommodation network forum

10 June, 10:30 to 10 June, 14:30

Online

Building a broader income base

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 4 weeks

.@LeadersUnlocked have launched their #YoungCJSAdvisors report today. It demonstrates the power of lived experience, showcasing peer-led engagement with over 500 young adults across the country in prisons, YOTs and community orgs: http://leaders-unlocked.org/publications/

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 4 weeks

Many organisation remain unsure if they will furlough staff. Their decisions depend on uncertain factors including: how long lockdown will continue; the outcome of funding bids; and the outcome of contingency plans such as redesign of services. See more: https://clinks.org/community/blog-posts/reduced-service-provision-and-continued-uncertainty-how-covid-19-impacting

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 4 weeks

The Covid-19 pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for voluntary organisations who have had to reduce their service provision and face barriers to accessing government support. See the results of our last survey: https://www.clinks.org/community/blog-posts/reduced-service-provision-and-continued-uncertainty-how-covid-19-impacting

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.

Our local work

Local statutory agencies and commissioners should recognise the value of local voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system.

Working in prisons

Clinks thinks the Ministry of Justice should develop a clear strategy for reducing the number of people in prison.

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Sector-specific information, essential updates and signposts to helpful information from the wider voluntary sector and arts and culture sector.

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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: