State of the Sector 2024

State of the Sector 2024 reflects the views of organisations in the sector and provides a snapshot of the 2023/24 financial year.

Clinks is the national infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. We support, promote, and advocate for our members and the wider voluntary sector across England and Wales.

Clinks news: the latest views, debate and discussion

Why celebrating Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month matters

Sam Worrall, Criminal Justice Policy Officer at Friends, Families and Travellers, writes for Clinks about the importance of supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in contact with the criminal justice system.

GRT History Month - Challenging racial disparities in the criminal justice system

Grace Preston, Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer at the Traveller Movement, writes for Clinks on the importance of centring Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in discussions around racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

The Independent Sentencing Review - an opportunity to fundamentally shape our criminal justice system

This blog sets includes Clinks' initial response to the Independent Sentencing Review's final report, and sets out the the Review's recommendations.

Changes to recall process

This blog details the upcoming changes to current recall policy and provides Clinks' response to the Government's announcement.

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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.

Voluntary Sector-Led Framework on Social Prescribing in Criminal Justice

This joint briefing from Clinks and the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance lays out the evidence, and provides recommendations for, a proposed justice-specific model of social prescribing.

State of the Sector 2024 | Executive Summary

The voice of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice.

RR3 Special Interest Group on Community Provision 2024-25: Report 1

Mental health treatment in the community for people in contact with the criminal justice system

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

24 June, 10:00 to 24 June, 12:30

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NCJAA & Royal Literary Fund Workshop: Reflective Writing

25 June, 11:30 to 25 June, 13:00

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The Independent Sentencing Review: Implications for Women

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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.

North of England

Clinks supports voluntary organisations working across the North of England, covering the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, North West, and Greater Manchester. Discover how you can get involved in our North of England Criminal Justice Forums.

Policy

Clinks' work has a significant focus on government policy, at both a national and local level

Prisons

Find out more about our voluntary sector coordination in HMP/YOI ISIS and the role of the voluntary sector working in prisons.

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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.

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