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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

Reflections on the Race and Justice Network

21 March 2023 is the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, an opportunity to reflect on individual, and collective, progress in challenging discrimination in our organisations and across the criminal justice system. In this blog, Kaiya Caines, Clinks Race and Justice coordinator, reflects on the many accomplishments in challenging racial discrimination in the criminal justice system and sets out our approach for the the future.

The Justice Committee calls for greater support for people sent to prison on remand

This blog covers the Justice Committee's report on adult custodial remand and the evidence Clinks submitted to the Committee's inquiry into the topic.

Commissioning of prison-based arts projects through the Dynamic Purchasing System

This blog has been written by three leaders of small specialist arts organisations that work in prisons in England and Wales. It shares their perspectives on the commissioning of prison-based arts projects through the Dynamic Purchasing System.

Clinks Annual Report 21-22 as told by our CEO, Anne Fox

Our CEO, Anne Fox introduces the Clinks Annual report 21-22, picking out her highlights and reflections on the year.

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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.

State of the sector 2022

How the voluntary sector emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic into an increasingly challenging operational environment

Clinks Annual Report 2021 - 2022 cover image

Annual report & financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements

The Dynamic Purchasing System - A guide

Successfully access commissioning opportunities directly from local prisons

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

4 April, 10:00 to 4 April, 12:00

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Pragmatism and progress

11 April, 10:00 to 11 April, 12:00

Online

Doing our stories justice

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 3 months

We have published our annual report and financial statements 2021-22. The report sets out our activities, achievements this year and plans for future work towards our strategic goals. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3iMbdX7

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 6 months

Watch Professor @NealHazel discuss what the evidence tells us about effective resettlement support for children after custody; facilitated by Clink's @ChrisStacey
Watch the video and read Neal's evidence review here: Resettlement of children after custody | Clinks

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 6 months

@MoJGovUK have launched grant funding competitions for women's services. This comes after the MoJ announced up to £24 million will be invested to support women in contact with the CJS.
Read our latest blog to find out more and how to apply: Ministry of Justice grant funding for women's services - what you need to know | Clinks

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.

People with multiple and complex needs

Decision makers, commissioners and service providers should use learning from the Making Every Adult Matter coalition.

Health and justice

Commissioners and providers in the health and criminal justice systems should work together to prioritise improving health, wellbeing and continuity of care.

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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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
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