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Posted by Guest Blogger
on August 06th, 2018
at 12:37 pm
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Marie Claire O’Brien of New Leaf Initiative discusses her experiences of the criminal justice system and looks at a new network for prisoners to get their voice heard and contribute to national policy making.
Posted by Guest Blogger
on July 30th, 2018
at 11:01 am
This blog looks at Kaleidoscope CEO Martin Blakebrough's role in the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group and the context which voluntary organisations are working within in Wales.
Posted by Jessica Mullen
on July 20th, 2018
at 9:32 am
Today the Ministry of Justice announced a consultation on the future of probation services. We take a closer look at their proposals.
Posted by Elaine Fischer
on July 12th, 2018
at 1:47 pm
In May 2018 Clinks Policy Officer Elaine Fischer attended one of a series of events to celebrate the 30th birthday of National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance member Geese Theatre Company; a team of theatre practitioners who facilitate drama-based group work to support people in contact with, or at risk of coming into contact with, the criminal justice system. The event included a performance by the Staging Recovery Ensemble, who work with Geese practitioners, as well as presentations from people working in the sector, question and answer sessions with the performers and a panel discussion.
A little bit of hope
Posted by Nicola Drinkwater
on June 27th, 2018
at 10:23 am
The MoJ has published its long-awaited Female Offender Strategy. Here's a summary the key points, how this is likely to impact members, and where's there's more work to be done.
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