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

A way forward on drug treatment and recovery - Professor Dame Carol Black’s independent review of drugs

This blog looks at part two of Professor Dame Carol Black’s independent review of drugs, focussed on prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Changes to prisons on the horizon - what are they and why does it matter?

What might be included in the Prisons White Paper and why the voluntary sector should have a meaningful say in its contents.

The latest from the residential women’s centre team

The residential women’s centre team give an update about the department’s progress with the development and implementation of the residential women’s centres.

Women’s Community Sector Core Costs Grant Funding 2021 – 2022

Following its grant funding programme in 2020, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is inviting voluntary organisations to apply for grant funding to strengthen community based provision for women in the criminal justice system.

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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.

A window of opportunity

Understanding the needs and experiences of pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community in England

The impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector in criminal justice

This report looks at the profound impact Covid-19 has had on voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system and the people they support.

Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2020

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements.

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

7 September, 10:00 to 7 September, 11:30

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All Wales criminal justice forum

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

online

England criminal justice forum

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 2 days

The second part of Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs has been published. This focusses on prevention, treatment and recovery. Read it here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-drugs-phase-two-re…

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 2 days

.@HMIPrisonsnews has published its review into neurodiversity within the criminal justice system. The review explores how the needs of neurodivergent people are being identified and met within the criminal justice system. Read it here: https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspections/neurodiv…

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 2 days

This afternoon, @CommonsJustice heard evidence from @PRTuk, @Agenda_alliance and Clinks across a range of topics including trauma-informed approaches, the importance of identifying needs and providing people with support early on, family services, and women’s centres.

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.

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.

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.

Families of people in the criminal justice system

A clear government strategy is needed to advocate for consistent and specialist services that support positive social relationships.

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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:

A voice to influence change
Practical assistance to be effective and resilient
Support from a community of like-minded professionals.

Right now membership is free for voluntary organisations.

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