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Clinks blogs: the latest views, debate and discussion

What new data reveals about criminal justice in Wales

A new set of fact files, written by Dr Robert Jones from the Wales Governance Centre, reveal important statistics on Welsh prisons and Welsh prisoners. This blog, written by Clinks' development officer for Wales, Bryn Hall, highlights the main findings which are of interest to the voluntary sector.

What we can learn from the Sky News documentary about Circles and why it matters for the voluntary sector

Circles UK CEO Riana Taylor explores some of the key messages that can be taken away from the recent Sky News documentary and her experience of making it, for organisations in the voluntary sector doing similarly complex work.

How you can give a boost to arts in criminal justice

Arts Council England is consulting on the final draft of its 10-year strategy. This blog sets out the key aspects of the draft strategy and how organisations can respond, to help ensure arts in criminal justice is supported in the final version.

The MoJ shuffles responsibilities as well as ministers

Clinks’ members will be well aware that the ministerial team at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been shaken up again following Boris Johnson taking over at Number 10. In this blog post, we set out all the ministerial responsibilities in full.

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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 response to the Labour Party consultation: National Policy Forum for Justice and Home Affairs

Our response focusses on the voluntary sector's vital contribution, the current challenges the sector faces, and recommendations for a Labour government

Clinks response to the criminal justice inspectorates’ consultation on the joint inspection programme 2019/20

Our response is based on evidence from our existing research and draws on our ongoing work and engagement with the voluntary sector about emerging issues and key challenges facing criminal justice. It provides key overarching principles for CJJI to embed in its programme of work, including: the role of the voluntary sector; service user involvement; and meeting the needs of people with protected
characteristics under the Equality Act (2010).

Social value in government procurement

Clinks’ response to the Cabinet Office and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport consultation.

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

2 September, 10:00 to 2 September, 13:00

London

The experience of black, Asian and minority ethnic children and young people in the justice system

17 September, 12:00 to 17 September, 15:00

Cardiff

Networking forum: working with women in the criminal justice system

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 week

Two great Clinks members @PRG_UK and @giveabookorg are holding their annual ‘Reading in Prison’ day on 6th September at @RoehamptonUni. Register for your free ticket now: http://prisonreadinggroups.org.uk/reading-in-prison-day-2019/

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We’ve responded to the @cabinetofficeuk and @DCMS consultation on social value in government procurement. We focus specifically on the impact that procurement has had, and may have in the future, on voluntary organisations working in criminal justice: https://www.clinks.org/publication/social-value-government-procurement

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 week

The fantastic @CleanBrk are celebrating 40 years of producing ground-breaking plays with women in the criminal justice system. Join for an exploration of why complicated, multifaceted representations of women on stage are essential at @royalcourt 7th Sept: https://www.cleanbreak.org.uk/events/clean-breaks-writers-here-there-then-now/

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.

Working in prisons

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

Arts in the criminal justice system

The Ministry of Justice, commissioners and all service providers should ensure access to arts activities for people involved in the criminal justice system.

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

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