Clinks Thinks

Clinks Thinks sets out our key policy principles and recommendations, developed in collaboration with voluntary sector organisations. Find out more...

Clinks blogs: the latest views, debate and discussion

Clinks Thinks - why now?

Read why our Head of Influence & Communications, Sam Julius, believes the time is right for a Clinks Thinks re-fresh.

Clinks Thinks – a new influencing resource for the criminal justice sector

As we re-launch Clinks Thinks, this blog outlines what Clinks Thinks is, its contents, how it was compiled, and how you can utilise the resource in your influencing work.

The Sentencing & Criminal Justice Bills - a deeper look

This blog takes an in-depth look and summarises further detail on the provisions in each Bill that are likely to engage the voluntary sector.

New Justice Bills announced by the government in the King’s Speech

On Tuesday 7 November, the government set its legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary session, announcing a total of 21 Bills. Of those, three focussed specifically on the criminal justice system. Below, we set out some of the key measures that were proposed as part of those pieces of legislation. More details about these Bills, and all the others announced in the speech, can be found in the government’s Background Briefing Notes.

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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.

Annual report & financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements

State of the sector 2022

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

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

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

11 December, 10:00 to 12 December, 13:00

Online

Why gender matters in the criminal justice system - 2 part workshop

12 December, 10:00 to 12 December, 11:30

Online

North of England criminal justice forum

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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.

Working in prisons

Clinks thinks the Ministry of Justice should develop a clear strategy for reducing the number of people in prison.

People with multiple and complex needs

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

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 600 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.

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Clinks sends out regular ebulletins containing news and opportunities for people working in, or with an interest in, the voluntary sector in the criminal justice system.