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Clinks blogs: the latest views, debate and discussion

Influencing criminal justice policy in a pandemic - an update from our policy team

With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, further lockdowns in response and a number of major changes set to take place in the criminal justice system this year, Clinks wanted to take this opportunity to recap on our work in the run up to the new year to influence policy and practice and reflect on our priorities going forward.

January update on prison regime delivery during national lockdown: what voluntary organisations need to know

Update on the prison regime after implementing national restrictions in England on Tuesday 5th January and Wales moving to alert level 4 from 19th December.

The road to a national strategy for older people in prison

The Ministry of Justice has announced a national strategy for older people in prison. Chief Officer of RECOOP, Paul Grainge, discusses the ageing prison population and the years of advocacy that led to this announcement.

Prison regime delivery after national lockdown: what voluntary organisations need to know

An update on what the prison regime looks like after the lifting of national restrictions in England on Wednesday 2nd December.

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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.

The impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector in criminal justice

This report looks at the profound impact Covid-19 has had on voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system and the people they support.

Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2020

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

Community empowerment approaches

The key to overcoming institutionalised racism in work with black, Asian and minority ethnic people in contact with the criminal justice system

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Events and training: get involved, improve your skills

28 January, 15:00 to 28 January, 16:30

online

NCJAA network hang out: Staying connected during another lockdown

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

Online

Influencing policy: The role of influencing in Prison Reform Trust’s work

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Latest update on the prison regime after the implementation of national restrictions in England on Tuesday 5th January, and Wales moving to alert level 4 from 19th December 2020.

https://clinks.org/community/blog-posts/january-update-prison-regime-de…

Contact covid19@clinks.org for weekly updates across the prison estate.

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New literature review from @Agenda_alliance and @theSCYJ finds young women aged 17-25 are a minority in the male dominated youth and adult criminal justice system, with little understood about their experiences.

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Clinks has provided further feedback to @HMIPrisonsnews on the development of a revised set of Expectations for Women, the criteria used to conduct inspections of women’s prisons. https://clinks.org/publication/her-majestys-inspectorate-prisons-consul…

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.

Health and justice

Commissioners and providers in the health and criminal justice systems should work together to prioritise improving health, wellbeing and continuity of care.

Black, Asian and minority ethnic people

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

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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
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