In this issue...
- CLINKS NEWS: State of the Sector 2024 research underway
- MEMBER FOCUS: The Mint House
- CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Justice Secretary’s Commitment on Women’s Justice
- CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Can you see child sexual exploitation (CSE)?
- CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Identifying and supporting people with convictions
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3) - Market Engagement Launch Event
- OPPORTUNITY: Cambridge Masters in Applied Criminology
- CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:
- READS OF THE WEEK:
- EXTRA INFORMATION:
CLINKS NEWS: State of the Sector 2024 research underway
Alongside the team from National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), we are holding focus groups across England and Wales to understand how the work, needs and vison of voluntary organisations working across the criminal justice sector have been shaped and changed by the last few years.
We are eager to speak with organisations from across the sector to enable us to connect with the broadest possible range of organisations and experience. We want to hear from you! Whether a small community group, regionally focussed hub, or national organisation. All voices are welcome; from the broad issue-based organisations to the organisations focussed on unique and specific experiences.
To express your interest to join a focus group, please complete a two-minute survey and the NCVO team will get in touch with you to register your preferences and coordinate with you. Express your interest here
MEMBER FOCUS: The Mint House
The Mint House is a centre for restorative practice. Specifically, it is a networking centre seeking to raise awareness of restorative practice and promote collaboration among practitioners and restorative justice supporters. They run events and training to further knowledge and understanding of restorative approaches and how these approaches can be utilised in a variety of settings. Find out more about The Mint House here
CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Justice Secretary’s Commitment on Women’s Justice
Pia Sinha, Chief Executive of the Prison Reform Trust, welcomed the Justice Secretary's commitment to establish a Women's Justice Board, marking a historic moment for women’s justice reform. The board aims to reduce the number of women in prison, with a focus on addressing their distinct needs, such as mental health, trauma, and addiction. PRT has long advocated for these changes and is excited to work with the government to realise a fairer justice system for women. Read the comment piece from the Prison Reform Trust here
CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Can you see child sexual exploitation (CSE)?
Join FrameWorked for an online event where they are honouring international child safeguarding week. Professionals working with children and families including CJS practitioners are invited to attend. Teachers, DSL's, Childrens Services, and Youth Workers to to explore the difficult issue of how we identify and offer the right support and interventions to support these vulnerable people. [24 October, 10:00 - 11:15, online, free] Register here
CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Identifying and supporting people with convictions
Clinks members are on the frontline of mentoring socially excluded people, many of whom will have a criminal record. It won't always be obvious who has a conviction and the specialist support they can access when identified. If you're new to the Criminal Justice Sector or want a refresher, join OffPloy's upcoming course on how to best Identify, Support and Advocate for those who deserve another chance.
- [8 October, 09:15 - 10:00, online, free]
- [19 November, 09:15 - 10:00, online, free]
- [10 December, 09:15 - 10:00, onlline, free]
Follow this link to register and find out more
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3) - Market Engagement Launch Event
Following the recent launch of their Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3) Public Information Notice (PIN) the MOJ will host a CAS3 market engagement launch event [10 October, 14:00 - 16:00] that will provide an opportunity to understand more about the CAS3 service as well as an opportunity for you to pose questions to their speakers.
If you wish to attend and gain an insight into the service as well as the upcoming market engagement plans including a face-to-face event, please confirm your attendance by registering through this webinar link.
Keep up to date with future communications regarding market engagement and the re-procurement of this service as this progresses on the Jaggaer system by searching for PQQ_448 and registering your interest.
OPPORTUNITY: Cambridge Masters in Applied Criminology
The Institute of Criminology (University of Cambridge) runs a two-year part-time Master’s course (MSt) in Applied Criminology, Penology and Management, which is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 intake. Students generally include practitioners working in public and private prisons, probation, the third / charity sector, youth justice, the magistracy, and international criminal justice organisations.
The course is designed to be compatible with full-time careers in criminal justice, and aims to produce highly informed and research-literate future leaders. It is taught through residential study blocks in Cambridge, by internationally renowned researchers and guest speakers, with an emphasis on interactive learning between criminal justice professionals and academics. If you are interested in joining the next course, which begins in April 2025 [application deadline, 14 January], please seek further detail from the University of Cambridge website.
CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:
Executive Director with Clean Break [£58,372, Kentish Town, full time]; Team Manager with Nacro [£29,457, Northampton, full time]; Support Worker with Imagine Independence [£22,372, Southport, full time]; Development Manager with Synergy Theatre Project [£35,000 - £37,000, blended home and office working at Synergy’s London base (Brixton House, SW9 8GL), full time]; Senior Practitioner Young People's Service with Rose Project (part of The Magdalene Group) [£26,000 - £28,000, Norwich, full time]; Embedded CYP Specialist Exploitation Caseworker with St Giles Trust [£23,000 - £28,000, across Somerset, full time]; SOS Project Manager with St Giles Trust [£38,500 - £41,500, Camberwell, Holloway Road & Ladbroke Grove, full time]; Fundraising Administrator with Prison Reform Trust [£11,600 - £12,400, EC1V 0JR, part time]; Trusts and Foundations Officer with Prison Reform Trust [£32,000 - £35,000, hybrid - London 3 days/remote 2 days, full time]; Women’s Accommodation Support Worker (WASW) East Sussex and Brighton with Brighton Women's Centre [£27,490, East Sussex and/or Brighton, part time].
For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here
READS OF THE WEEK:
- Tributes paid to 'true legend' Dame Maggie Smith
- Prisons need more than an architecture of hope
- Which prisoners are being released early?
- Many charities still missing out on potential Gift Aid claims, research shows
EXTRA INFORMATION:
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