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.

Five months in: how the criminal justice voluntary sector is coping

Lauren Nickolls analyses the findings of our latest survey of voluntary sector organisations. In the last month, many organisations have begun to increase their service provision again but a sense of uncertainty about the future remains.

Clinks' new online evidence library

The first in our evidence library series provides an in-depth look at the growing rates of racial disparity in our criminal justice system.

Your key concerns about probation reforms and the support we're providing

An update on our influencing work, support for the voluntary sector, and how to get involved.

The front line workers supporting older prisoners through Covid-19

Liz Ropschitz, Recoop’s Buddy Training Manager explains how prison Buddies have stepped up during the Covid-19 pandemic – working closely with health care and wing officers to support the most vulnerable prisoners.

How the financial sustainability of voluntary organisations is under threat

Long before the pandemic, the criminal justice voluntary sector was struggling for resource in a complex, competitive and challenging commissioning environment. Covid-19 has exacerbated a crisis in sustainability.

Tackling racism and inequality: What does Clinks think and, more importantly, what are we doing?

Our work so far, how we'll be going further and our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation.

Leaving prison in a pandemic: how services are responding

People who are being released from prison are entering an unrecognisable world. Amanda Sherriff describes how services are responding to their needs.

Advising the government: an update from the chair of the RR3

Anne Fox gives an update on the work of the group and how it has adapted to the changing policy environment of the last few months.

Lucy Frazer MP’s update on the rollout of video calling in prisons

Prisons and Probation Minister Lucy Frazer QC MP gives an update on the rollout of video calling in prisons, what’s involved in setting establishments up with this technology, and what prisoners and their friends and family can expect.

What does recovery look like?

The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group Covid-19 Special Interest Group has produced a think piece presenting the voluntary sector’s views on the recovery of voluntary services in the criminal justice system after the pandemic.

What's New

Blogs

An analysis of the government announcements on electronic monitoring and reforms to probation

Publications

RR3 Quarterly December 2025

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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

Blogs

Five months in: how the criminal justice voluntary sector is coping

Clinks' new online evidence library

Your key concerns about probation reforms and the support we're providing

The front line workers supporting older prisoners through Covid-19

How the financial sustainability of voluntary organisations is under threat

Tackling racism and inequality: What does Clinks think and, more importantly, what are we doing?

Leaving prison in a pandemic: how services are responding

Advising the government: an update from the chair of the RR3

Lucy Frazer MP’s update on the rollout of video calling in prisons

What does recovery look like?

What's New

Blogs

An analysis of the government announcements on electronic monitoring and reforms to probation

Publications

RR3 Quarterly December 2025

Latest on X

Events

Working and volunteering in prisons training

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2025 State of the Sector Launch Event - Webinar

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