The latest views and discussion from Clinks staff and guest writers. We also use blogs to give short updates on our latest projects, as well as briefings on topics of interest to members.

Probation review update: commissioning of rehabilitative and resettlement services

This blog provides an update on HM Prison and Probation Service’s (HMPPS) commissioning processes for Probation Delivery Partners and for the Dynamic Framework.

What's next for sentencing policy?

Over the past year we’ve seen the debate around sentencing grow, and throughout that relatively short period, the focus of it has changed quite significantly. This blog looks at three key asks of sentencing reform.

HMPPS restrictions on attendance at events

HMPPS has put in place a number of restrictions on people in the criminal justice system and on their staff’s attendance at events. This blog outlines those restrictions and our concerns in relation to them.

A closer look at the staff and volunteers in the criminal justice voluntary sector

This blog is the third in a series about our State of the sector 2019 research and will be focusing on what we found about the staff and volunteers who make the sector’s work possible.

The end of the road – lessons and reflections from a charity preventing sexual harm

Tammy Banks, former CEO of re:shape, talks openly about the recently closed charity and what led to its demise.

'Don't worry Miss, it's not serious'

Listen to Kim Turner's episode of the Crime and Consequence podcast: 'Don't worry Miss, it's not serious'.

Taking a closer look at the services provided by the voluntary sector

This blog takes a closer look at the services being delivered by the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. It is part of a series looking in detail at each of the four areas of The state of the sector 2019.

Why the 'why' matters

Listen to Judge Alex Calabrese and Amanda Berman's episode of the Crime and Consequence podcast: 'Why the 'why' matters'.

A closer look at who the voluntary sector supports

This blog takes a closer look at the people voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system support. It is part of a series looking in detail at each of the four areas of The state of the sector 2019.

Moving hearts and minds

‘An insider’s view of prisons and probation in 2019’ was organised by Clinks and hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, William Russell at Mansion House on 9th December 2019.

What's New

Blogs

Probation review update: commissioning of rehabilitative and resettlement services

This blog provides an update on HM Prison and Probation Service’s (HMPPS) commissioning processes for Probation Delivery Partners and for the Dynamic Framework.

Publications

Clinks Response - the ageing prison population

Clinks and RECOOP submission to the Justice Select Committee’s enquiry into the ageing prison population

Older people are the fastest growing age group in the prison population. There are triple the number of people aged 60 and over in prison than there were 16 years ago. This response details a range of issues facing older people in prison and gives recommendations for how the criminal justice system can adapt to meet their needs.

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Blogs

Probation review update: commissioning of rehabilitative and resettlement services

What's next for sentencing policy?

HMPPS restrictions on attendance at events

A closer look at the staff and volunteers in the criminal justice voluntary sector

The end of the road – lessons and reflections from a charity preventing sexual harm

'Don't worry Miss, it's not serious'

Taking a closer look at the services provided by the voluntary sector

Why the 'why' matters

A closer look at who the voluntary sector supports

Moving hearts and minds

What's New

Blogs

Probation review update: commissioning of rehabilitative and resettlement services

Publications

Clinks and RECOOP submission to the Justice Select Committee’s enquiry into the ageing prison population

Latest on Twitter

Events

An introduction to service user involvement

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