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

£2.5m funding for specialist women’s services

Women’s Network Coordinator, Jackie Lowthian, gives details of the funding announced by the Ministry of Justice for specialist women’s services.

Specialist insurance support during the pandemic

Shirley Greer is a specialist in insurance cover for charities and has provided this guide for Clinks members to address some of the questions you may have about your insurance liabilities during the coronavirus lockdown.

The voluntary sector’s role in probation from June 2021 – what you need to know

Our view on the probation announcements, an overview of the services to be commissioned, and the next steps for our sector.

Covid-19 response grants - the first grants have been awarded

Seven organisations have received a Covid-19 response grant so far. Here's what they'll deliver and an update on the programme.

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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

7 July, 11:00 to 7 July, 13:00

Online - Wales

Building partnerships for the probation dynamic framework

7 July, 14:00 to 7 July, 16:00

Online - North West and Greater Manchester

Building partnerships for the probation dynamic framework

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

Guidance from @hmpps on new video call service in prisons: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visit-a-prisoner-using-a-video-call

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

We’re publishing a Managing Volunteers guide next week for organisations working with people in the criminal justice system. Although not specific to Covid-19, it has sections on health, safety and insurance, and risk assessment– all useful in the current context #VolunteerSafely

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

The Covid-19 response grants programme is now open for applications. Clinks is pleased to be distributing £275,000 to voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system on behalf of @hmpps and @MOJGovUK. Find out more and apply now: https://clinks.org/our-work/coronavirus-covid-19#grants

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.

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.

Probation services

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

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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: