Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 481 | 21st April 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS RESPONSE: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

Clinks has published a response to the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. The inquiry looked at the 28 commitments for tackling inequalities faced by Gypsies and Travellers published by a ministerial working group in 2012. Clinks’ response examines the specific inequalities faced by GRT people in the criminal justice system. It makes a number of recommendations based on consultation with the voluntary sector. These include improving consistency and practice around monitoring GRT people in the criminal justice system, ensuring that flexible and informal approaches to education are made available for GRT prisoners, introducing a Traveller group to each prison to reduce isolation for GRT prisoners, and providing a mechanism for feedback to prison staff and management. Read the response here

CLINKS BLOG: what do prisoners and ex-offenders need to learn?

In this blog, Nathan Dick, Head of Policy and Communications at Clinks reviews the question 'What do prisoners and ex-offenders need to learn?' set by a Fellowship convened by The Monument Trust to take forward their legacy of funding work in the criminal justice space. The Fellowship is seeking submissions on this topic from anyone involved in this area of work. The blog discusses what this question could mean, the future of the Fellowship and how you can contribute. Read the blog here

CLINKS VACANCY: support young adults

The Offender Policy Team in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is interested in seconding voluntary sector expertise into the department, through the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group, to help the MoJ develop their policy on young adults, improve co-ordination of existing initiatives, and identify good practice. The ideal secondee will have a background in delivering or designing services in the young adult age group. The role will be based at the MoJ with flexibility to work from home or outside London. It is expected to last approximately six months. The secondee will remain employed by the organisation from which they are seconded which will be reimbursed at a rate to cover costs within the MoJ grade B or A salary range (£35k to £70k), depending on experience. Applicants should send a CV to Clinks, with a covering letter outlining their relevant skills. To apply or for more information email ooanagh.ryder@clinks.org

CLINKS EVENT: working with women

Do you work with women in the criminal justice system? Clinks is running this specialist networking event [27th April, London, from £15] alongside Women’s Breakout, Women’s Resource Centre and Agenda. The event will provide an update on policy developments from the organisers and other women’s organisations, provide networking and support, and enable Clinks to represent you to government and other key stakeholders. This includes the Advisory Board for Female Offenders hosted by the Ministry of Justice, and the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) which Clinks chairs. By bringing Clinks, Women’s Breakout, Women’s Resource Centre and Agenda together, we aim to minimise the time we ask of women’s organisations and promote partnership working and support. Find out more and book here

CLINKS PARTNER'S EVENT: voluntary sector forum

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service is running a voluntary sector forum in partnership with Clinks [26th April, HMP Ranby, free]. This event is for both voluntary sector organisations currently working in the prison and those interested in developing work at HMP Ranby. If you are interested in attending or would like details of further voluntary sector events at HMP Ranby, please contact Allison Palmer at partnershipofficer@bcvs.org.uk

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE: be a mentee

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance’s professional mentoring scheme provides Alliance members with opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge in the field of arts and criminal justice through a one to one mentoring relationship. The scheme matches new and emerging practitioners who want to work in, or learn more about, arts and criminal justice with experts working in the field. The mentors can provide a range of support including: professional guidance and ideas on career development, networking opportunities, advice on training and professional development, information on relevant events, and advice on running arts projects and organisations. Former mentees have gone on to form their own arts organisations, secure funding for new projects, and take up volunteering opportunities in prisons. The deadline for applications is 5pm, 31st May 2017. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: people with complex needs

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Dual Diagnosis and Complex Needs has opened a call for evidence on social action. It is working with the Office for Civil Society to gather evidence around how social action can drive better services for people with complex needs, for example by improving outcomes, preventing crisis, reducing stigma or developing more responsive joined up services. The evidence will be presented at a roundtable event in June, bringing together leaders from across the health and social care system. A report will be published at the end of the summer along with a short film to showcase best practice examples identified through the review. The call for evidence runs until 20th May 2017 and is open to everyone. Turning Point act as the secretariat and will be gathering evidence. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: community drug and alcohol services

RAPt, Nacro and ReThink have won a contract to deliver community substance misuse services in East Kent. The service will will include clinical and psychological support; mental health advice; and assistance with employment, housing, education and benefits. Mike Trace, RAPt CEO, said: “I am absolutely delighted that RAPt, in partnership with Rethink and Nacro, have been awarded this contract. RAPt are particularly pleased to have the opportunity to work with the local community in the coming months, to ensure local people have the best possible support.” Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: relationship education and prisons

Pact has made the presentations from the annual Sir Harold Hood Lecture and symposium available to download. The topic of the symposium was 'Is Relationship Education a key ingredient to successful Prison Safety and Reform?'. The panel included guest speaker and international expert on relationship education, Dr Galena Rhoades; Oonagh Ryder, Policy Officer at Clinks; Simon Pellew OBE CEO of the Society of Analytical Psychology; and The Rt Rev Bishop Richard Moth, Liaison Bishop for Prisons. Oonagh Ryder said, "On the whole we see that families are really strong assets to the desistance process - family connections are one of the main things that give people in prison hope. One consistent, positive relationship with someone outside of the prison is one of the main factors in desistance." Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: office space needed

Why me? is seeking office accommodation of approximately 9m2, to fit 6 desks, inside zone 2 in London. They need a dedicated and quiet space for two people to take calls for their helpline and to talk to victims of crime. Extra staff can hot desk or sit in an open office. They have limited storage requirements consisting of a four drawer filing cabinet and small cupboard for books and DVDs. Access to meeting rooms is required for 2-15 people. For more information please email lucy.jaffe@why-me.org

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: accommodation and support services

Ministry of Justice is holding a market engagement event [25th April, 4.30pm- 9pm, London] in anticipation of tendering for its Accommodation and Support Services for defendants released on bail and offenders released from custody. Find out more here

FUNDING: young entrepreneurs

Baldwins Kick Start Award is offering £20,000 to young entrepreneurs in the UK. Baldwins Kick Start is an annual award programme for young entrepreneurs who would like to start their own business. The winner of the award will be given a grant of £10,000 coupled with £10,000 worth of mentoring and accountancy advice. Two runners-up will be presented with £5,000 worth of accountancy advice and mentoring fees over a period of one year. The scheme is open to young people aged between 18 and 25 who either have an idea and a business plan but are yet to start trading, or newly founded start-up businesses where trading commenced on or after 31st August 2016. The deadline for applications is 31st August. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: social enterprise and rehabilitation

SERIF is holding a conference [11th May, Swindon, free] that will look at the potential contribution of social enterprise and mutuals to reducing reoffending and to the delivery of the prison reform agenda. Confirmed speakers include Pamela Dow (Ministry of Justice), Fran Findlater (Bounce Back), Fiona Sample (Oswins) and Dave Nicholson (Plowden Lecture). The event will stimulate discussion and debate both about the policy context for social enterprise and mutuals and how they can best be made to work in practice. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: reading in prison

Prison Reading Groups is holding its annual 'Reading in Prison Day' [June 9th, London, free]. There will be three major themes this year: ‘Putting the library at the heart of the prison’; ‘Reading and families’; and ‘Why read?’. Delegates will include prison governors, librarians and volunteers, authors, representatives of education and literacy organisations, and most importantly ex-prisoners with first-hand experience of reading in prison. Find out more here

NON MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • 'Prison Safety and Reform: Restoring Stability, Transforming Lives' | 27th June, Manchester, from £160 | Details
  • 'Leadership in Dynamic Safeguarding' | 31st May, Birmingham and 1st June, London, from £44.95 | Details

PUBLICATION: prison journal

The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies has published Prison Journal issue 230, which has a focus on rehabilitation. It discusses relationships between prison officers and prisoners on drug recovery wings, discipline in a rehabilitative setting and more. Read the journal here

AWARDS: London homelessness

The London Homelessness Awards (In Memory of Andy Ludlow) are open for 2017 Entries. The London Homelessness Awards seek to recognise organisations that have developed innovative and creative solutions to tackling homelessness in London. There are no separate categories for this awards programme. Projects that strive to improve services for homeless people, prevent homelessness or tackle disadvantage caused by homelessness - and that have been running for a minimum of six months - are eligible to enter. There is a total of £55,000 prize money available which will be divided across the winners. The deadline for applications is 9th May. Find out more here

OPPORTUNITY: working with young people

The Erasmus+ support and funding programme is currently looking for organisations who work for and with young people from hard to reach backgrounds to join their strategic partnership on inclusion. Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It has a budget of €14.7 billion and provides opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train, gain experience and volunteer abroad. It is open to education, training, youth and sport organisations across all sectors of lifelong learning, including school education, further and higher education, adult education and the youth sector. The programme started in 2014 and is set to last until 2020. Erasmus is also offering a one-off support opportunity, which includes a fully-funded intensive training course in Prague in May and coaching afterwards to help organisations develop ideas and make applications. For more information contact Dan Moxon on Dan.Moxon@ecorys.com

FEATURED VACANCY: Case Manager

Achieve North West Connect is looking for a Case Manager [up to £25,617 per annum, North West, full time, 12 months fixed term position]. They are delivering Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service CFO ‘Services to improve the employability of disadvantaged ex-offenders in the North West’. The role of the Case Manager is to engage and work with eligible offenders, providing a case management approach to the delivery of Employment Training and Education interventions. The case manager will deliver interventions to offenders on a one to one and group basis. This will include the delivery and assessment of accredited courses and employability related training. The deadline for applications is 3rd May. For more information please contact Cilla Roberts on 07790378339 or Tracey Hill on 07773473031.

FEATURED VACANCY: Restorative Justice Manager

Thames Valley Partnership’s Restorative Justice Service seeks an Restorative Justice Manager [£21,030, Bicester, Oxon, part time, nine month contract (subject to renewal)] to lead and manage a team of staff to undertake Restorative Interventions within the criminal justice system and to meet contractual requirements in relation to their contract with Thames Valley Community Rehabilitation Company. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: excellent management, leadership, presentational, training and communication skills, a wide knowledge of restorative justice, experience of successful project and contract management (or be an experienced practitioner within the criminal justice system or related setting) and experience of working in partnership. The deadline for applications is 5th May. For more information and to apply email bron@thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk

FEATURED VACANCY: London Programme Manager

Key4Life is recruiting a London Programme Manager [£30-32,000, London, full time]. Key4Life is a charity which works on the front-line with young men (18 to 26-year-olds) in prison and those at risk of going to prison, helping them to find a new path and successfully reintegrate back into society through an innovative seven-step model. Key4Life aims to reduce youth re-offending rates and not only address symptoms but rather the root causes of re-offending. The London Programme Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful management and delivery of the innovative Key4Life programme in London, working directly with participants, volunteer mentors, corporate partners and employers. The role will involve managing between two and five staff members. The deadline for applications is 5th May. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: an Engagement & Co-Production Worker with Changing Lives [Tees Valley], a Prevention Project Treatment Manager with Safer Living Foundation, a Volunteer IRC Worker with Hibiscus Initiatives [London], a Play Worker with Spurgeons, a Transitional Support Worker with RAPt, a Support Worker with Nacro, a Switchback Mentor with Switchback [London], a Service Manager with Sova [Cardiff], and Head Of Services: Criminal Justice with RISE Mutual CIC [Camden]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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