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

How the financial sustainability of voluntary organisations is under threat

Long before the pandemic, the criminal justice voluntary sector was struggling for resource in a complex, competitive and challenging commissioning environment. Covid-19 has exacerbated a crisis in sustainability.

Tackling racism and inequality: What does Clinks think and, more importantly, what are we doing?

Our work so far, how we'll be going further and our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation.

Leaving prison in a pandemic: how services are responding

People who are being released from prison are entering an unrecognisable world. Amanda Sherriff describes how services are responding to their needs.

Advising the government: an update from the chair of the RR3

Anne Fox gives an update on the work of the group and how it has adapted to the changing policy environment of the last few months.

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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.

Managing volunteers

A guide for organisations working in the criminal justice system

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

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

19 August, 14:00 to 19 August, 16:00

Online

Meet the prime providers for the probation Dynamic Framework

7 September, 14:00 to 7 September, 15:30

Online

Health and justice response to Covid-19 meeting

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 5 days

Prisons and Probation Minister Lucy Frazer QC MP gives an update on the rollout of video calling in prisons, what’s involved in setting establishments up with this technology, and what prisoners and their friends and family can expect. https://t.co/PvUwDCJZhU?amp=1

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 4 days

We are delighted to appoint @LauraSeebohm to join the RR3 seat for large charities, following an open recruitment process. The RR3 is a voluntary sector advisory group to @MoJGovUK and @hmpps. See all members of the group and their seats here: https://clinks.org/about/team/RR3

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 3 days

"People who are being released from prison are entering an unrecognisable world." - Clinks' Amanda Sherriff describes how services are responding to their needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://t.co/8iIlB0sLuM?amp=1

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.

Probation services

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

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: