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

The future of justice in Wales

Development Officer for Wales Bryn Hall summarises the recommendations in the final report from the commission on justice, chaired by Lord Thomas of Cwmgeidd.

What should happen to people who commit crime? The consequences affect us all.

Anne Fox blogs about why our new book Crime & Consequence was written, what it was like to put together, and why it matters.

The secret life of prisons

Paula Harriott of Prison Reform Trust, one of the presenters of a revealing new audio series, explains why it was important to create The Secret Life of Prisons podcasts.

Family engagement in prisons: What is the Think Family approach?

This family engagement programme aimed to support prisons to ensure the role of families and significant others was integrated into decision making.

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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.

Crime and Consequence

What should happen to people who commit criminal offences?

10 Prisons Project: Think Family briefings

This series of briefings have been developed as part of the 10 Prison Project family engagement programme.

10 Prison Project: Family engagement programme resources

A series of resources developed as part of the 10 Prison Project family engagement programme. They can be downloaded, adapted and used to support the development of Think Family working.

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

21 November, 14:00 to 21 November, 16:00

York

What impact has this year had on the voluntary sector?

21 November, 16:00 to 21 November, 18:00

York

Clinks' 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Latest on Twitter

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#CrimeandConsequence: What should happen to people who commit criminal offences? is now available to read online for free on our website and to purchase from @KoestlerArts. https://clinks.org/publication/crime-and-consequence https://koestlerarts.org.uk/shop/books/crime-and-consequence-2/

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Training on working and volunteering in prison: our popular one-day course provides a practical guide to working in a prison environment. It’s perfect for new staff members and volunteers. 7th November | Liverpool | from £75 Register here: https://clinks.org/event/195

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 week

This #TrusteesWeek, we want to say a huge thank you to our fantastic trustees for their ongoing support and expertise which helps Clinks to thrive. @RomaHooper @byrnerae @helenattewell @alison_frater @jess_southgate @chrisstacey @raheelmohammd Liz Calderbank and Simon Alsop.

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.

Young adults

The Ministry of Justice should produce a national strategy for the management of young adults aged 18-25 at all stages of the criminal justice system.

Black, Asian and minority ethnic people

Clinks thinks all sectors working in the criminal justice system must work to tackle racism and discrimination.

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: