Clinks events and training
February 2025
Welcome to our latest events update! At Clinks, we are dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations within the criminal justice system through engaging events and training opportunities.
Promote your events with Clinks! Find out more about how Clinks’ voluntary organisation members can promote paid events on our website for a small fee.
All Wales criminal justice forum
14:00, 12 February | online | free
Are you working in the criminal justice sector in Wales? Our All Wales criminal justice forums are designed to connect and support organisations like yours.
These forums offer a valuable space to:
- Stay informed about the latest government policy developments affecting the sector in Wales
- Network with a wide range of professionals and organisations
- Explore opportunities for collaboration and joint working
- Share experiences, ideas, and offer peer support
Each forum also provides a platform for Clinks members and partners to showcase their work, highlighting the impact of their services and innovations.
The forum is open to all organisations working in the criminal justice system in Wales. Book your place here
NCJAA Writing Development Workshop: Editing and Proof Reading
10:00, 13 February | online | free
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA), in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund, is offering free writing development training for individuals and organisations working in the criminal justice system.
If you’re part of a Clinks thematic network or an independent artist or freelancer in the NCJAA network, these workshops are for you.
Learn practical editing and proofreading skills to:
- Write clearly and concisely
- Strike the right tone
- Spot and correct errors effectively
With expert guidance and hands-on practice, this is a great opportunity to improve your writing. Spaces are limited – sign up now! Book your place here
Clinks’ member event
Breaking Barriers Conference
13:30, 26 February | Ipswich | from £25
Join Ormiston Families as they draw on extensive experience to bring together experts, including Paul Cowley MBE (Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation), David Breakspear (ex-prisoner and peer mentor), and research teams from the University of Suffolk. Hear powerful insights from Ormiston’s award-winning Breaking Barriers service, and the voices of children and young people facing the reality of life with a loved one in prison.
This event is essential for employers, educators, policymakers, and anyone supporting families or working in the justice system in the East of England. Your ticket supports children and young people with a loved one in prison to feel happier, stronger, and understood. Book your place here
Other upcoming events you might have missed
Navigating the criminal justice system workshop: 09:30, 21 January | online | from £75
Rebuilding Lives: Expertise in Ex-Offender Support (Clinks’ member event): 09:30, 28 January | online
NCJAA Writing Development Workshop: Writing Complaints: 10:00, 11 March | online | free
Art of the Matter: 09:30, 19 March | London
See all our upcoming events here
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