Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 584 | 17th May 2019

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: probation reform announcement

The Ministry of Justice has published the response to its consultation on the future of probation services. In a blog, Policy Manager Nicola Drinkwater has highlighted five things voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system need to know. Anne Fox, Chief Executive Officer, said "It is extremely welcome to see the Ministry of Justice accept our recommendations to simplify probation and reconsider contracting out. This is a real opportunity to ensure the effective use of resources towards getting people the support they need to stop offending and lead fulfilling lives, with voluntary organisations delivering vital support alongside well-funded services.” Read the blog here

CLINKS NEWS: what can we all do to support the sector?

We have published the fifth in a series of blogs to give a snap-shot of the key trends and issues our State of the sector research uncovered, as well as what we think needs to change for the challenges organisations are experiencing to be addressed. We also reflect on our progress to address the three commitments we made for ourselves in our State of the sector 2017 report. You can now download a summary of our State of the sector 2018 report, including the key findings, and the commitments we will be focussing on over the coming year. Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: PM visits women's charity

The Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Prime Minister, has visited women’s charity Advance to discuss provision for women survivors of domestic abuse. This follows the government’s announcement on 13th May to make the provision of services for survivors of domestic abuse, such as accommodation-based support, a legal duty for local authorities. Advance provides specialist domestic abuse services to women and children across London. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: outstanding young people

IARS International Institute's Youth Awards are open for nominations. The awards recognise and reward outstanding young people that contribute to the IARS mission of a fairer society in which everyone is given a chance to actively participate in social problem solving. The awards ceremony will be on 28th May in London. Register for the event and nominate the young people you work with. The deadline for nominations is 21st May. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation market engagement

Following the Ministry of Justice announcing its plans for the future of probation and the publication of its response to the Strengthening Probation, Building Confidence consultation, it would like to invite interested suppliers to attend market engagement events for probation services in England and Wales [28th May, London | 29th May, Cardiff | 30th May, Manchester | free]. Any organisation interested in delivering probation interventions in the future is welcome. Tickets are issued on a first come first served basis. It requests that organisations register for a maximum of two tickets per organisation. It is also holding two identical webinars open to all interested suppliers [4th and 5th June] to explain the scope of probation services they are looking to procure. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: culture and sport initiatives

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has published Changing Lives: the social impact of participation in culture and sport. It finds that opportunities to reap major benefits in criminal justice, education and health are being missed by the failure of the government to recognise and harness social impact. We are pleased to see the report recognise the important role of arts organisations for supporting people on their desistance journey. It recommends a review into arts and criminal justice and funding for sports and culture initiatives delivered by community organisations. We are delighted to see our joint submission with National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance referenced in the final report. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: new Victims' Commissioner

Dame Vera Baird has been appointed the new Victims’ Commissioner and will take over the role from Baroness Newlove in mid-June 2019. Dame Vera’s responsibilities will include promoting the interests of victims and witnesses, ensuring that their voices are heard and holding government to account on the delivery of its commitments. Dame Vera has been Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Northumbria since 2012 and served as the Association of Police and Crime Commissioner’s lead for supporting victims and reducing harm. Find out more here

FUNDING: improving the health of rough sleepers

The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced that £1.9 million will be given to councils by Public Health England to help improve the health of rough sleepers. The funding will be awarded to projects that improve access to health services and continuity of care for people with mental ill-health and substance misuse problems who are sleeping rough or at risk of returning to rough sleeping. Applicants should read the guidance and application pack before submitting their completed expression of interest and budget template to roughsleepinggrant@phe.gov.uk. The deadline is 5pm on Friday 5th July 2019. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: volunteers with offending history

Bolton CVS's Giving Back in Bolton project aims to increase volunteering opportunities for people who have a history of offending by supporting volunteering organisations in Bolton. They are holding 'Volunteers with a History of Offending' events [23rd May, 30th May | Bolton | free] to give more information on how to fairly recruit, support and retain volunteers who have a history of offending. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: theatre-based education

Clean Break is holding a day of workshops, talks and performances [7th June, London, free] which explore the work of Clean Break and its Members programme. Clean Break puts on plays on the complex theme of women and crime. The Members programme helps women to develop personal, social, professional and creative skills that often lead to education and employment. The day comprises of a managers, practitioners and key-workers workshop, a prospective member workshop, a networking lunch, and performances by members. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: women's experience of criminal justice

Pact is holding its Annual General Meeting and conference, 'Women's Experience in the Justice System' [3rd July, London, free]. The conference which will be completely women-led, with women's voices only, discussing the issues that impact women in the criminal justice system. Guests will get the chance to hear from leading experts in the field as well as directly from women who have lived experience of the criminal justice system, from arrest and trial to imprisonment and resettlement. RSVP by 24th June. Find out more here

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

'Solution Focused Approaches in Behaviour Change Conversations Training' | 24th and 25th June, South Shields, from £150 | Details

BLOG: healthcare commissioning toolkit

Dr Coral Sirdifield of the University of Lincoln has written a blog for Russell Webster looking at a probation healthcare commissioning toolkit. The project recommends six approaches to improve access to services for people in the criminal justice system. The service users involved in the project also co-produced an ‘easy read summary’ of the research findings. Read the blog here

FEATURED VACANCY: Marketing and Communications Manager

Pact is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) [£34000 to £35000, London, full time]. It is looking for a self-motivated, values and results driven all-rounder to manage its digital and print communications, events, and the charity’s brand. Working directly to the CEO, you will be based in the South London office, working as part of a friendly, small team, across varied and interesting projects including web and social media management, supporting appeals, direct marketing to commissioners, public relations and media, budget film making, signage and brand promotion. As part of the role, you will support people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to have a voice, and a platform to inform policy and decision-makers. The closing date is 3rd June 2019. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Business Development Manager with The Forward Trust [London], Resettlement Support Worker with Change, grow, live [East Kent], Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker – HMP Portland with EDP Drug & Alcohol Services [Dorset], Trustee/Treasurer with Apex Charitable Trust Ltd [Merseyside], Project Compliance & Admin Officer with Changing Lives [Gateshead], Peer Circles Caseworker with St Giles Trust [London], Engagement Team Leaders with User Voice [South East/South West/Midlands], Marketing and Communication Manager (Maternity Cover) with Prison Advice and Care Trust [London], Link Worker with P3 Charity [Greater Manchester], Director of Impact and Innovation with Leap – Confronting Conflict [London], Family Support Coordinator with Adfam [Swindon], Male Actor/Groupworker with Geese Theatre Company [Birmingham], Young Peoples Peripatetic Practitioner with Humankind [Calderdale]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here 

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