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

Building a better future for people in the criminal justice system

Highlights from our Annual conference and AGM 2021 held on 23rd-25th November.

The future of our prisons

We take a closer look at the government's proposals for the future of our prisons, many of which will have significant consequences for the way prisons are run over the next decade.

The value of lived experience and diversity in our trustee board

Joni Emery explains Clinks’ recent process of recruiting new trustees to our board, and our work to ensure that racially minoritised people, people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and people under 30 were represented.

Taking a look at the Probation Service’s Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans

This blog summarises the Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans produced in August 2021 by the 12 Regional Probation Directors. It also looks at how voluntary organisations can play their part in helping to define and strengthen probation strategies at a regional level.

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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 and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2021

The trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements.

Understanding the needs and experiences of older people in prison

Joint report by Clinks and Recoop

A window of opportunity

Understanding the needs and experiences of pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community in England

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

3 February, 10:00 to 3 February, 11:30

Online

North East criminal justice forum

8 February, 10:00 to 8 February, 12:30

Online

Stronger Voice: Introduction to reframing

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Latest on Twitter

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 2 months

It is imperative that government prioritises and resources the tackling of race inequality in the criminal justice system. It is crucial that voluntary orgs led by and focussed on racially minoritised people are listened to, taken seriously and consulted in these conversations. https://twitter.com/HMIProbation/status/1451073306791223296

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 2 months

Good to see an increased budget for @MoJGovUK announced as part of the #Budget2021 and #SpendingReview today, however investing some of this in building new prison places which are a dead end for people caught up in the criminal justice system is moving in the wrong direction.

Clinks @clinks_tweets · 2 months

For all you need to know about the Probation Service's Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans, take a look at our latest blog from Policy Officer Franklin Barrington. https://www.clinks.org/community/blog-posts/taking-look-probation-servi…

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.

People with multiple and complex needs

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

Our local work

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

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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.

Right now membership is free for voluntary organisations.

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