Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 582 | 3rd May 2019

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS EVENT: creating change together

There's only a few tickets left for this year's conference [9th May, London, from £80]. Join us to discuss how we can create change together. People in the criminal justice system and their families are facing increasing challenges in getting the support they need to lead fulfilling lives. The voluntary sector’s role is more important than ever, but it too faces unprecedented challenges. Looking into the future, we need to work together to speak up on behalf of service users and communities, and to provide flexible services that meet changing needs. Our annual conference this year offers you a chance to network with others involved in similar work to you, build partnerships for the future and be inspired and encouraged by the work of others. Book your place here

CLINKS TRAINING: working and volunteering in prison

Are you new to working in prison? Do you want to work in prison but not sure where to begin? This one day course [16th May, Leeds, from £75] aims to raise awareness of the prison environment and enable voluntary sector staff and volunteers to have meaningful and professional engagement with prisons. The day combines theory, individual reflection and practical guidance as well as the opportunity to share experiences with others. The training will cover: an overview of the criminal justice system; an understanding of the prison environment and those in custody; an individual’s journey through the system and a guide to safe and responsible working within a custodial setting. Book your place here

CLINKS NEWS: join the RR3

Clinks is seeking a senior manager from a specialist women’s organisation to join the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3). We’re looking for someone with expertise and experience of providing tailored support to women in contact with the criminal justice system. The RR3 is a group of senior experts from the voluntary sector which meets quarterly to advise the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service and to help build a stronger and more effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the government. The Chair for the group and its secretariat is provided by Clinks. Applicants will need to submit a CV and covering letter by 9am Thursday 23rd May. Find out more here

CLINKS RESPONSE: inspection of probation providers

Clinks has published our response to the HM Inspectorate of Probation’s consultation on the inspection of probation providers. Our response encourages the inspectorate to better engage voluntary organisations in monitoring the effectiveness and progress of probation providers and to embed the role of the voluntary sector into the inspection standards. We also recommend that the inspectorate proactively looks at how probation providers are working to address disproportionality and unequal outcomes of those protected under the Equality Act (2010). Read our response here

CLINKS NEWS: Fundraising Support Officer

Rich McStraw has joined Clinks as our Fundraising Support Officer. Rich supports Clinks in its income generation through fundraising, primarily writing bids for charitable trusts and foundations. He co-ordinates the quarterly and annual reporting for existing funders, researches funding opportunities for Clinks and the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance, and ensures Clinks’ fundraising activities are compliant with relevant regulatory bodies. Rich has a background in fundraising compliance and individual giving, having worked at the British Heart Foundation previously. Meet the team here

CLINKS NEWS: treatment of women in Wales

Anne Fox, Clinks' Chief Executive Officer and Dr Jenny Earle, Director of Reducing Women’s Imprisonment at the Prison Reform Trust, gave oral evidence to the Welsh Justice Committee on the treatment of women in the criminal justice system in Wales. Anne stressed the need for effective funding for well-established trauma-informed women’s specific services, and for referral systems to be in place to ensure the needs of these women can be met. Read the transcript here

CLINKS NEWS: advisory group meeting

We have published the minutes from March's Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) meeting. The RR3 exists with the purpose of building a strong and effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the Ministry of Justice. The group is made up of senior experts from the voluntary sector and meets quarterly with civil servants to provide guidance and feedback on policy developments. The Chair for the group and its secretariat is provided by Clinks. Read the minutes here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: health and the voluntary sector

NHS England has published a Voluntary Sector Partnership Podcast. It explores the value of a joined-up way of working between health systems and the voluntary sector, identifying the benefits of voluntary sector involvement in health and care partnerships and what this means for clinicians and their patients. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: mental health guide for prisoners

How to look after your mental health in prison is a Mental Health Foundation guide written for male prisoners. It gives practical ways to look after mental health in a prison setting. Sections include substance misuse and bereavement and loss, and ten tips ranging from 'take care of yourself' to 'doing good does you good'. The guide is free to download or £1.50 per printed copy. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: podcast mini-series

Clean Break has launched a podcast mini-series created by Clean Break members. There are three episodes in total, which are released weekly. Each one follows a different theme - Sisterhood, Blood and Damage - relating to their Thick As Thieves play and is comprised of poetry, interviews, original writing and discussion, all from women who have experience of the criminal justice system. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: employability day

ERSA's fourth UK Employability Day will take place on 28th June. Organisations across the country will join the celebration for those supporting people into work. It is an opportunity to shout about your achievements, drive understanding across local stakeholders and raise public awareness about what you do at the frontline. Find out how to get involved here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: impact of loss in criminal justice

Revolving Doors Agency has released a podcast which highlights the impact of loss and bereavement among people in the criminal justice system, as well as opportunities and challenges professionals face in supporting them. The podcast brings together academics, practitioners and people with lived experience. While loss is a universal experience, people facing severe disadvantage, including those in contact with the criminal justice system, experience loss at a disproportionately higher rate than the general population. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation reform progress review

The House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts Transforming Rehabilitation: Progress Review report finds that the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms were rushed, costing more than they should and resulting in poor outcomes. It concludes that the speed of the reforms contributed to probation services being underfunded, fragile, and lacking the confidence of the courts. The report states, “The Ministry failed to involve voluntary sector organisations in delivering probation services on the scale it promised” and recommends that when announcing future plans the Ministry of Justice explains the role it expects the sector to play and to outline how it will improve specialist services. Read the report here. Clinks has recently reviewed and updated our position on the probation reform programme, read our blog here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: adverse childhood experiences

Public Health Wales has published its Prisoner ACE Survey. It suggests Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to people spending more time in prison, violent offending and a history of time in youth offender institutions. It finds male prisoners are much more likely than men in the wider population to have suffered childhood adversities such as child maltreatment or living in a home with domestic violence. Find out more here

CLINKS PARTNER'S EVENT: barriers to change for BAME people

How do we ensure interventions and commissioning are responsive to the needs of black, Asian and minority ethnic young people in the criminal justice system? 'Overcoming the barriers to change for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young offenders' will be an Academy for Social Justice event [12th June, London, free] featuring Jeremy Crook OBE, HM Prison and Probation Service and Black Training and Enterprise Group; and Adrian Stretch, HM Prison and Probation Service, Youth Custody Service. This seminar will focus on practical solutions and overcoming the barriers to change. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: youth justice in context

The National Association for Youth Justice is holding its annual general meeting and seminar entitled 'Youth Justice in Context' [14th May, London, free for members, £60 for non-members]. Confirmed speakers for the seminar are Nicky Hill, Street Doctors, Dr. Jenny Lloyd, University of Bedfordshire and Dez Holmes, Research in Practice. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: inner-city adolescent violence

'Understanding the causes of inner-city adolescent violence' is a Project 507 training course [14th May, London, from £65] which aims to show how to develop a trauma-centric thinking framework within your organisation and/or own practice by exploring the reasons why young men from inner-cities can be violent. It will also focus on contextualising trauma in relation to young men associated with gangs or gang-like activity, and countering violence with trauma-centric approaches. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: probation and rehabilitation

Probation Institute's 4th Annual Probation Practitioner Conference ‘Challenges for Probation and Rehabilitation’ [15th July, London, from £80] is an opportunity for attendees across the rehabilitation sector to take stock of current developments, share good practice and the latest research, and to look at changing ways the probation services and partners can meet the requirements of successful rehabilitation. Speakers and workshops will address sentencing, challenges facing probation services and partner organisations, new developments towards reducing reoffending and the future of probation. Find out more here

NON-MEMBERS' TRAINING

  • The third sector’s role in delivering Wales’ long-term plan for health and social care – A Healthier Wales | 23rd May, Cardiff | bookings@wcva.org.uk
  • 'Design for inclusion' equality and leadership programmes | Dates throughout May and June, London, from free | Details

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Specialist Housing Advisor – HMP Bronzefield with St Mungo’s [Surrey], Finance and Operations Manager with Open Clasp Theatre Company [Newcastle upon Tyne], Senior Employment Coach with The Forward Trust [London], Male Support Worker with Waymarks [East Midlands], Casework & Advice Line Officer with Howard League for Penal Reform [London], System Change & Business Support Officer with Humankind [Leeds], Community Volunteer Support Worker with St Giles Trust [Wolverhampton or Coventry], Support Worker – HMP Portland & HMP The Venue with EDP Drug & Alcohol Services [Dorset], Programme Assistant with Dominique Airey [London], Communications and digital officer with Unlocked Graduates [London], Senior Practitioner with Phoenix Futures [Preston], Family Support Group Volunteer with Prisoners Abroad [Liverpool]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here 

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I:  52% off a two night break in York. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Two course dinner for two at Chiquito for £22.95 or £29.95 with cocktails. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Private skiing or snowboarding lesson for £19. Details

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