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

16 July, 10:00 to 16 July, 11:30

Online

Service user involvement and co-production in the context of Covid-19

20 July, 14:00 to 20 July, 15:30

Online

NCJAA network event: Project grants and arts in criminal justice

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 6 days

Help build on the evidence base about the impact of Covid-19 on voluntary organisations by taking 10-15 minutes for our latest survey. It will help us build a better case for emergency and long-term support for organisations to weather this crisis: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HBH7RB2

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 6 days

Chief Inspector of Probation, Justin Russell has started a monthly blog. His first post, Inspecting in uncertain times, looks at how @HMIProbation has conducted inspections during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read it here: https://justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation/blog/

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 6 days

Applications are still being accepted for our Covid-19 response grants programme. We continue to welcome applications from voluntary organisations with an existing relationship with @HMPPS and with under £500,000 annual income. See more and apply here: 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.

Our local work

Local statutory agencies and commissioners should recognise the value of local voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system.

Volunteering and mentoring

Volunteering should be championed by the Ministry of Justice, courts, probation services and prisons.

Service user involvement

We should embed the involvement of people with lived experience throughout the criminal justice system to inform policy and practice.

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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: