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 recovery should look like - update from the RR3 Special Interest Group on Covid-19

This blog summarises the discussion from the recent meeting of the RR3 SIG on Covid-19 which focussed around two documents recently published by HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS).

How prisons and probation will recover from the impact of Covid-19

This blog gives an update from Jo Farrar, CEO of HMPPS, on the government’s plans for how prisons and probation will start to recover from the restrictions imposed in response to coronavirus.

Never more needed

In our latest survey, we continued to explore issues around service delivery, volunteer availability and financial support, and took a closer look at what impact Covid-19 and organisations’ different delivery models is having on the people they support.

Probation reform and the dynamic framework- what you need to know

The government has been continuing its work to deliver a reformed probation model from next year, and we are now entering a crucial stage of the process.

How will lockdown ease for prisons and probation?

HMPPS has taken the first steps towards informing staff and service users of the likely road ahead.

The End of Custody Temporary Release scheme for children and young people

This blog post gives details from official guidance on End of Custody Temporary Release (ECTR) in the youth estate.

New funding available: Covid-19 response grants

Clinks is launching a grant programme to support voluntary organisations working in criminal justice with an annual income under £500,000 to continue their work through the Covid-19 crisis.

Covid-19 update from the HMPPS and Ministry of Justice Third sector taskforce

This blog gives an update on how HMPPS and the Ministry of Justice are working with Clinks and the Third sector more broadly during this challenging time.

Through the Gate on COVID-19 early release

This blog post gives details from the official guidance on what the Through the Gate service should consist of for prisoners released under the government's coronavirus End of Custody Temporary Release scheme.

The details of the early prison release scheme

This blog post provides the latest detail of the government's plan and accompanying guidance for releasing some prisoners early in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on prisoners and staff living in our overcrowded prisons and “to protect the NHS and save lives”.

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Blogs

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

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RR3 Quarterly December 2025

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Blogs

What recovery should look like - update from the RR3 Special Interest Group on Covid-19

How prisons and probation will recover from the impact of Covid-19

Never more needed

Probation reform and the dynamic framework- what you need to know

How will lockdown ease for prisons and probation?

The End of Custody Temporary Release scheme for children and young people

New funding available: Covid-19 response grants

Covid-19 update from the HMPPS and Ministry of Justice Third sector taskforce

Through the Gate on COVID-19 early release

The details of the early prison release scheme

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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Events

Working and volunteering in prisons training

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2025 State of the Sector Launch Event - Webinar

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