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.
Women, Self-Harm, and the Justice Pathway: Why We Must Look Beyond Prison Walls
Self-harm among women in prison remains alarmingly high, yet little is known about what happens before custody, when many women’s distress begins to build. Our new research project seeks to close this evidence gap by exploring how self-harm manifests across the justice pathway and identifying earlier opportunities for compassionate intervention.
Clinks' New Partnership with Black Men 4 Change (BM4C)
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Clinks and Black Men 4 Change (BM4C). As a core tenet of the recently secured 4-year HMPPS Infrastructure Grant, Black Men 4 Change will bring their considerable expertise in thought leadership, disrupting systems, strategic thinking and convening organisations led by and for racially minoritised people.
Where next on the Sentencing Review?
Ahead of the imminent introduction of the Sentencing Bill to Parliament, we have facilitated extensive voluntary sector engagement with officials to discuss the implementation of many of the Sentencing Review's recommendations.
This blog provides key lines from that engagement, as well as covering core aspects of the Sentencing Review and next steps.
The Government publishes the Civil Society Covenant - Clinks' response
The Civil Society Covenant is a newly established set of principles introduced by the Government, designed to establish a ‘new model partnership between civil society and government.’ This blog explores the details of the Covenant and sets out Clinks' views on its implementation.
What's New
Blogs
Anne Fox CEO of Clinks to stand down after a decade of service
After ten years at the helm of Clinks supporting voluntary organisations that work with people in the criminal justice system and their families, stalwart Anne Fox is standing down.
Publications
Clinks' briefing on the Sentencing Bill
A guide to key measures in the Senten
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Clinks @clinks_tweets · 1 year
The role is for a leader from an organisation focused on racially minoritised people, with expertise in service delivery, policy, advocacy, or related areas in criminal justice. Racial disparities are present at every CJS stage. This role ensures these voices are central in shaping policy to help address and eradicate them. Apply by Mon 18 Nov, 10am. More info: https://www.clinks.org/voluntary-community-sector/vacancies/15566 #CriminalJustice #RR3 #RacialEquity