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.

What does the NHS have planned for health in the justice system?

A look at the health and justice aspects of The NHS Long Term Plan.

Reflections on our work in the South West

Isabel Livingstone, Development Officer in the South West, talks on the work she has done in the area, the current state of the criminal justice system, and what the future looks like.

What's the latest on the review of probation?

A summary of key points from a recent MoJ market engagement webinar on the future of probation.

How protected are people with protected characteristics in prison?

In light of two new government reports, this blog focuses on the latest experiences of young people, women and people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in the criminal justice system.

Ensuring voluntary organisations identify and meet the needs of people with protected characteristics

This blog reflects on the findings from the thematic focus of 2018's State of the sector research.

Clinks at 20 | Acknowledging what we have achieved and moving purposefully forward

Today sees the culmination of our #Clinksat20 celebrations. We've launched a new website, our annual review, our strategy for 2019-2022, and we have a new Chair.

Clinks at 20 | Looking back... but not in anger!

Diane Curry OBE of Partners of Prisoners and Families Support Group looks back on 20 years of Clinks as "the glue that binds us”.

One year after Lammy, where is race equality in the CJS now?

After the Ministry of Justice’s update on the action they have taken, where are we? Did we seize the opportunity?

20 Years of… Making voluntary organisations’ voice heard in criminal justice

Phil Bowen, Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation, considers Clinks’ role in highlighting issues to the decision-making powers in the criminal justice system.

20 Years of…Championing volunteer organisations working in criminal justice

Marie Claire O’Brien, Managing Director, New Leaf Initiative CIC discusses her experiences of working with Clinks since setting up her organisation four years ago.

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What does the NHS have planned for health in the justice system?

A look at the health and justice aspects of The NHS Long Term Plan.

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Is pre-trial detention of children used as more than a last resort? Transform Justice has published 'Path of little resistance: is pre-trial detention of children really a last resort?' highlighting that remand of children is on the rise. http://www.transformjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/TJ-Decemb…