Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 552 | 14th September 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: new Chair of the board of Trustees

Clinks is delighted to announce that Roma Hooper will be our new Chair, taking over in the role after our AGM on 7th November. We would like to thank our outgoing Chair, Dame Anne Owers, for her sterling work over the last seven years providing leadership in the sector through a period of intense change. We look forward to working with Roma, who has a wealth of experience of the voluntary sector in the criminal justice system. Roma has written a blog looking at her experience in the sector, her perspective on Clinks’ work, and her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing our members. Read the blog here

CLINKS NEWS: reducing reoffending

Clinks is seeking two senior experts to sit on the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) leadership board. The RR3 helps build a stronger and more effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Applications for the vacancies will be senior leaders from voluntary sector organisations with specialist expertise in either providing support to black, Asian and minority ethnic people in contact with the criminal justice system (CJS); or expertise of providing specialist housing support to people in contact with the CJS. The chair for the group and its secretariat is provided by Clinks. The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th October. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: social impact of rehabilitation

The Forward Trust has launched its inaugural Social Impact Report at HMP Downview in Surrey. The report showcases the work now being delivered 27 years on, reaching over 15,000 people across 18 prisons and 10 community services, supporting recovery and rehabilitation through substance dependence and mental health treatment, employment and training support, access to housing, and a ‘connections’ service that strengthens ties with families and friends. The report also sets out the significant challenges and multiple disadvantages faced by Forward’s clients. On average, Forward service users have received 22 previous convictions and seven previous custodial sentences. Read the report here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: preventing sexual offences

StopSO has a UK-wide independent network of qualified and experienced professionals who are willing and trained to work with potential sex offenders, sex offenders and their families. These professionals are supervised and include psychologists, psychotherapists and doctors. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS NEWS: preventing suicide in prison

The Samaritans has worked with HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) to train former prisoners to help new prisoners deal with life inside, with the aim of reducing suicide and self-harm. The risk of suicide is higher when prisoners enter or move prisons, and prisoners are 10 times more likely to take their own lives than people outside of prison. Being able to manage your emotions can act as a buffer against suicide risk. Trainers with experience of being in prison ran pilot sessions in two London prisons, to increase the emotional resilience of new arrivals. Nearly nine out of 10 of the new prisoners said they found the sessions useful. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: Vice President appointed

Tempus Novo has appointed Richard Cowlishaw as Vice President. Steve Freer, CEO, when asked about the appointment said: “The decision to appoint Richard alongside such esteemed people as HRH Judge Samuels QC and Sir James Aykroyd was one the executive team thought through very carefully and respectfully. I believe his experience in the corporate world and local knowledge in the labour market will enable us to help more people into employment.” Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prison violence

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has published a rapid evidence assessment by Professor James McGuire into understanding of prison violence. The assessment reviewed 97 research studies published since 1st January 2000. It found that the prison environment played a key role in how prisoners behave, that violence was usually committed by younger males, and that prisons which offered purposeful activity had lower levels of violence. Read the assessment here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Victims Strategy

The UK Government has launched its Victims Strategy which sets out reforms for improving the experience of victims of crime. The strategy makes clear the specific support victims can expect and is the next step of the commitments to establish an Independent Public Advocate for victims of public disasters and enshrine victims’ entitlements in law. Find out more here

VOLUNTARY SECTOR NEWS: suicide prevention guidelines

NICE has published updated suicide prevention guidelines. Clinks submitted a response to the consultation on the draft guidelines. The guidelines now add to, and clarify, the voluntary sectors' roles as sources of local data, potential recipients of suicide prevention training, and sources of prevention initiatives. The guidelines also clarify the need to identify clear leadership for multi-agency suicide prevention work to ensure responsibility. Find out more here

FUNDING: developing resilience

Money Saving Expert (MSE) Charity is currently accepting applications to its ‘building and developing resilience’ round of funding. The fund is designed to try and break the cycle of debt and aims to fight financial and consumer illiteracy by educating and informing adults and children about consumer and debt issues. This round is aimed at projects that focus on building financial capability skills assisting groups who support mental health, wellbeing, cook well for less, training others, independent living skills or peer mentoring. Projects must commence from January 2019 onwards. The maximum grant available is £7,500. It will close as soon as 40 applications are accepted. Find out more here

FUNDING: early intervention for youth

The Home Office has extended the deadline for its Early Intervention Youth Fund to the 28th September. Up to £22 million is available over two years to Police and Crime Commissioners to submit partnership bids to prevent and tackle serious violence. Find out more here

FUNDING: rehabilitation grants

The Triangle Trust is currently inviting applications for Development Grants from not for profit organisations whose sole purpose is to support the rehabilitation of people with convictions. The grants provide funds towards core costs to allow organisations to make a step change development towards increasing long-term sustainability. The Triangle Trust would like to see applicants use these grants to develop sustainable income sources, so that when the grant comes to an end your organisation’s income will not be reduced. Funding is available for up to £80,000 over three years. The closing date for submissions is 23rd October. Previously unsuccessful applicants must wait two years before reapplying.  Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: policing the community

The Howard League for Penal Reform is holding 'Policing the Community Conference and Community Awards 2018' [14th November, London, from £125]. The conference aims to provide an opportunity for delegates to explore best practice in policing and diversion from crime and custody. It will explore innovations in policy and practice in relation to child arrests and ‘looked after’ children, policing and adults, and race and the criminal justice system. Find out more and book here

NON MEMBER'S EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • Prisons Week Lecture | 18th October, London, free | Details

PUBLICATION: restorative justice

The editor of The Internet Journal of Restorative Justice (IJRJ), Dr. Theo Gavrielides, has announced the publication of a Special Issue in 2018 on Restorative Justice and Complex Cases, with contributions of 15 authors in the UK, Canada, Greece, and the USA. The contributions assess the readiness and suitability of restorative justice in cases of complex and serious crimes. The IJRJ is offering a 10% discount to Clinks members with the code GIFT4U. Find out more here

PUBLICATION: arts in prison

The latest issue of the HM Prison Service’s peer review journal is a special edition which focuses on The Arts in Prison. Edited by Dr Michael Fiddler and National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance steering group member Alli Black, the 239th edition of the Prison Service Journal contains 10 articles and evaluations that show a partial snapshot of the vital and important work being done in the arts both within and outside prisons. It highlights the power of this work to transform the lives of those involved. Find out more here

AWARDS: criminal justice

The Criminal Justice Alliance celebrate organisations and individuals who have made a marked contribution to effectiveness, fairness or new models of delivery anywhere across the criminal justice pathway. The 2018 Awards – generously supported by the Hadley Trust – will give prizes of £4,000 and £2,000 to two organisations and £1,000 to an individual to support their work. Nominations for the three prize awards may be made by organisations or individuals themselves or by third parties. The deadline for entries is 21st September. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in central London on 8th November. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Manager Restorative Justice Services (Youth)

Remedi is recruiting a full time manager to oversee and develop its youth restorative justice services [£27,103 - £28,783, Manchester and Stockport, full time]. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a team of practitioners delivering a wide range of restorative services across the youth criminal justice system. Working in close partnership with the Manchester Youth Justice Service and Stockport Youth Offending Service, the manager will champion restorative justice and ensure best practice standards are being delivered. The deadline for applications is 24th September. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Manager Restorative Justice Services (Youth and Adult)

Remedi is recruiting a full time manager to oversee and develop its restorative justice services across Derbyshire [£27,103 - £28,783, Derbyshire, full time]. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a team of practitioners delivering a wide range of restorative services across both the youth and adult criminal justice system. Working in close partnership with the Derby City Youth Offending Service, Derbyshire Police and the Derbyshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the manager will champion restorative justice and ensure best practice standards are being delivered by the team. The deadline for applications is 24th September. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: an Advocate with Women In Prison [South London], Offender Resettlement Worker with Shelter [Cumbria], Senior Nightshift Worker with Changing Lives [Blyth], Head of HR with St Giles Trust [Camberwell], Female Community Keyworkers with Advance [London], Quality Manager with Treasures Foundation [UK], Performance and Data Coordinator with Social Interest Group [Wembley], Playworker with Pact [HMP Moorland and HMP Lindholme], Project Lead, Prison Support with Samaritans [Scotland], and a Keyworker with Humankind [South Tyneside]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Five Plain Lazy t-shirts for £35. Details
  • Tip of the week II: One night hotel stay for two people with Murder Mystery experience, food and disco for £149. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Two meals at Frankie and Benny's for £19.99. Details

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