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

Swift changes in the direction of sentencing policy

We set out our concerns to the Ministry of Justice on the sentencing review’s process, its transparency and the lack of opportunities the voluntary sector has to contribute.

Change and upheaval: what’s on the horizon for criminal justice policy?

An outline of our policy priorities and key areas of work, what we’ve been doing to influence national policy, as well as what we know is on the horizon.

Commissioning the voluntary sector in the future probation system

Jess Mullen summarises the commissioning principles we've submitted to the government which we believe would best enable the voluntary sector to deliver services in the future probation model.

The impact of changes to prison education commissioning

Clinks and the Prisoner Learning Alliance have been monitoring the impact of the Dynamic Purchasing System on the voluntary sector. Here's what we've found and the government's response.

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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.

The proposed future model for probation

A draft operating blueprint

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Capability Framework: Working effectively with people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions

The capability framework describes the values, knowledge and skills required for effective care of people with co-occurring conditions.

Briefing for the Ministry of Justice implementation team’s exploration into Universal Credit and the Discharge Grant

This Clinks briefing for the Ministry of Justice sets out the impacts of the current discharge grant policy on the wellbeing of people leaving prison and on rates of reoffending.

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

24 September, 13:00 to 24 September, 16:00

York

HMPPS Grant programme stakeholder event: York

26 September, 13:00 to 26 September, 16:00

Cardiff

HMPPS Grant programme stakeholder event: Cardiff

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 week

Our Women's Network Coordinator Jackie Lowthian is delighted to be at the #prtTransformingLives conference today at @UKSupremeCourt hearing about @PRTuk's important work in addressing inequalities for women in the criminal justice system.

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 week

Happy #InternationalDayofCharity to all of our fantastic members working in the criminal justice system. Voluntary organisations play a vital role in both delivering services and campaigning for change. Today let’s celebrate their amazing work.

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 week

We have developed a set of commissioning principles which we've delivered to @MOJGOVUK & @HMPPS, which would enable the voluntary sector to deliver services in the future probation model. Our key recommendations & full response here: https://www.clinks.org/publication/commissioning-principles-enable-voluntary-sector-deliver-services-future-probation #FutureofProbation

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.

Probation services

Voluntary organisations must be properly engaged and treated as an equal partner in the design and delivery of probation services.

Women in the criminal justice system

A cross departmental strategy for women and girls, led by the Ministry of Justice, should ensure that women are diverted away from the criminal justice system at the earliest opportunity.

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.

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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: