Why gender matters in the criminal justice system - 2 part workshop
Why gender matters in the criminal justice system - 2 part workshop
Exclusive to Women’s network members only
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Is your organisation part of Clinks' Women’s network? Do you have frontline staff or volunteers who are new to working or volunteering in your organisation and want to increase their understanding of women in the criminal justice system(CJS)? If so, join us for this entry-level training course.
This workshop aims to: develop understanding of women’s gendered experience of the criminal justice system and raise awareness of ‘a whole system approach’. It will be delivered online in two parts and uses a range of learning methods, some interactive.
Please note: this is not a skills-based course but develops knowledge.
Part one: Understanding the policy landscape for women
Tuesday 5 September 2023, 10:00 - 12:00
This part of the course will explain why a gendered approach matters for women in the criminal justice system and outline key national policies, including the Female Offender Strategy and Delivery Plan. It will provide insights into what is meant by a ‘whole system approach’ (WSA) for women. By the end of this part of the training you will:
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Understand the reasons for a gendered approach
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Have an overview of the Female Offender Strategy
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Have insights into how the strategy is being implemented
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Understand the different elements of a WSA
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Understand what the National Concordat aims to achieve
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See an example of how a WSA is being implemented in Wales
This session is not skills-based training but aims to develop knowledge and the sharing of best practice through group discussions and will involve active participation throughout.
Please be aware that this course uses a case study approach and contains details of traumatic experiences and tragic outcomes. We take this approach to root the workshop in women’s lived experiences and highlight the urgent need for systems change. However, we recognise that some of the events outlined in the case study may be triggering for some people. We do not want to cause harm and urge you to be aware of potentially triggering content when deciding to book a place on the training. If you would like to discuss this before deciding to book, please contact Jackie Lowthian, Women’s Network Coordinator jackie.lowthian@clinks.org. You will receive a copy of the case study for you to read in advance of the workshop.
Part two: Implementing gendered policy for women
Wednesday 6 September 2023 10:00 - 13:00
This part of the course will guide you through the elements of a WSA in practice whilst recognising that they are examples, and not uniformly implemented across England and Wales. This part of the training will provide you with:
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Insights into some examples of diverting women out of the CJS
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Considerations for women within community sentences
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Appreciation of the importance of Pre-sentence reports (PSRs) for women and knowledge of new approaches, such as Intensive Supervision Courts (previously known as ‘problem-solving courts’)
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Recognition of the challenges inherent in women’s prisons and an understanding of the implications for safeguarding and impact on children and, families
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Understanding of the importance of a gendered approach to resettlement and the key role played by women’s centres/women’s specialist services
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Insights into the challenges in securing safe, suitable housing for women
Booking onto this event
To attend these workshops you must meet all of the following criteria:
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Work or volunteer for a voluntary organisation currently delivering fully established services designed for women
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Have a role in a women-specific organisation or a project designed specifically for women
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Be a current Clinks member; if you / your organisation are not yet a Clinks member, you can find out more here: www.clinks.org/membership
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Be part of the Clinks Women's network; if you are not yet part of the network, you can join here: Join the Clinks Women's network
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Cancellations policy
Customer cancellations must be made in writing to events@clinks.org. Please include your organisation name and delegate contact details.
If you cancel your booking:
- 1 month or more before the event, no charges will be incurred. If payment has been made, a refund will be arranged.
- Less than 1 month, but more than five working days before the event, Clinks will retain 50% of the fee and a refund can be arranged for the remainder.
- Within five working days of the event, Clinks will retain 100% of the fee and no refund will be applicable.
- If you do not attend the event Clinks will retain 100% of the fee, unless a legitimate reason for not attending can be provided. Such decisions are at the discretion of Clinks.
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- If you wish to send a substitute delegate, please let us know by emailing events@clinks.org. There is no administrative charge for doing this. However, if the event pricing is dependent upon membership status or organisation type, the fee may change and an additional cost may be incurred.
- Clinks reserves the right to cancel, postpone or otherwise alter the content or date of an event without notice. In such circumstances, Clinks may, at its own discretion, return any payment received without penalty of a cancellation charge.
Privacy and security
This event will be conducted through Zoom, an online meeting platform. As security and privacy is important to us, we’re adapting our procedures in line with the latest security guidance from Zoom. We have:
- Implemented the latest security functions as standard, including requiring registration, passwords and waiting rooms
- Made sure all delegates login and book through the Clinks website, so everyone identifies themselves
- Asked delegates to follow housekeeping rules. Any unwanted behaviour will result in delegates being removed from meetings.
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