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

Making music in a pandemic – Good Vibrations

This blog details the journey Good Vibrations went through during the pandemic and how it adapted to the changing restrictions.

‘Who is not in the room?’ - the importance of diversity in service user involvement

Zahra Wynne reflects on our recent event on diversity in service user involvement, including speakers from Maslaha and Revolving Doors Agency.

77 organisations awarded grants during the pandemic

Clinks has awarded a further £163,500 to 32 voluntary sector organisations working with individuals in contact with the criminal justice system, on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)/Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

Probation reform - a voluntary sector perspective on the commissioning of future services

This blog summarises key information on how future services under the reformed probation model will be commissioned, and how these plans may affect voluntary organisations and their service users.

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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 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.

Community empowerment approaches

The key to overcoming institutionalised racism in work with black, Asian and minority ethnic people in contact with the criminal justice system

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

2 March, 10:00 to 2 March, 11:30

Online

Criminal justice network meeting - London

4 March, 10:00 to 4 March, 11:30

Online

Criminal justice network meeting - North East

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

Latest update on the prison regime after the implementation of national restrictions in England on Tuesday 5th January, and Wales moving to alert level 4 from 19th December 2020.

https://clinks.org/community/blog-posts/january-update-prison-regime-de…

Contact covid19@clinks.org for weekly updates across the prison estate.

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

New literature review from @Agenda_alliance and @theSCYJ finds young women aged 17-25 are a minority in the male dominated youth and adult criminal justice system, with little understood about their experiences.

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 month

Clinks has provided further feedback to @HMIPrisonsnews on the development of a revised set of Expectations for Women, the criteria used to conduct inspections of women’s prisons. https://clinks.org/publication/her-majestys-inspectorate-prisons-consul…

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.

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.

Our local work

Local statutory agencies and commissioners should recognise the value of local voluntary organisations working 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:

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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