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's the reality like on the ground for organisations meeting the needs of people with protected characteristics?

Caroline Hattersley of Women@theWell is interviewed about identifying and responding to the needs of a diverse group of women and the challenges they are experiencing.

Our sector's staff and volunteers. The state of the sector in focus

We look closer at staff and volunteer recruitment, and the diversity in the workforce.

Launch of an enhanced service through the prison gate

Joanne Oliver from HMPPS outlines the changes to the ‘through the gate’ service specification which will be in place from 1st April 2019.

What services does our sector deliver? The state of the sector in focus

The second in a series of snapshots of the key trends and issues uncovered by our research, as well as what we think needs to change to address the challenges organisations are facing.

Putting it into perspective: meeting the needs of people with protected characteristics on the ground

A member tells us about their work, what protected characteristics mean for them organisation and the challenges they’ve experienced.

Who does our sector support? The state of the sector in focus

The first in a series of snapshots of the key trends and issues uncovered by our research, as well as what we think needs to change to address the challenges organisations are facing.

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.

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What's the reality like on the ground for organisations meeting the needs of people with protected characteristics?

Caroline Hattersley of Women@theWell is interviewed about identifying and responding to the needs of a diverse group of women and the challenges they are experiencing.

Publications

The Welsh Justice Commission call for evidence

Our response outlines the need for any long term vision for justice in Wales to consider how to ensure that devolved and non-devolved policy areas can be best joined up.

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