Clinks events and training
April, May, June 2025 update
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.
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April
Voluntary Sector Drop-In Session: Recommissioning of Rehabilitative Services
10:00, 23 April | online | free
Clinks understands that some organisations may have questions they haven't had the opportunity to raise during the HMPPS market engagement events. To support the voluntary sector, we’re hosting an informal drop-in session where organisations can come together to share queries and reflections.
Please note, Clinks will not be providing any new information beyond what has already been shared during the HMPPS market engagement events. This session is intended as a supportive space for discussion and questions. Book your place here
May
Clinks Area Criminal Justice Forums
Online | free
We are pleased to invite voluntary sector organisations working in the criminal justice system to join us at one of our Clinks Area Criminal Justice Forum events.
These events are a chance to meet the Clinks Area Engagement and Partnerships Team, hear updates about our work, and learn more about how your organisation can engage with local partners and commissioners.
Each forum will provide:
- An overview of Clinks’ current priorities and activities
- Practical advice on engaging with local criminal justice structures
- Information about the upcoming commissioned rehabilitative services contracts
Whether you are a small grassroots project or a larger charity, these forums are a valuable opportunity to network, stay informed, and have your voice heard in the evolving criminal justice landscape.
North West, 7 May | London, 14 May | South West / South Central, 14 May | North East and Yorkshire and the Humber, 15 May | Wales, 15 May | South East and East, 20 May | Midlands, 22 May
June
Women’s Network Forum
10:00, 3 June | online | free
Our quarterly women’s networking forums, hosted in partnership with the Agenda Alliance, provide support, information and networking opportunities to those working with women in contact with the criminal justice system. They include updates on policy, member activity and host speakers on relevant topics. The forums offer an opportunity to gather feedback and discuss key issues raised by organisations working with women in contact with the criminal justice system, enabling Clinks to reflect these to national government at Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) meetings.
We will provide a policy update from Clinks, and there will be an opportunity for members to feedback on issues the women they work with are facing. Come along to the women’s network forum to learn more about creating change for women. Book your place here
Why Gender Matters in the Criminal Justice System Workshop
10:00, 10 & 11 June | online | from £95
Are you new to working or volunteering in the criminal justice sector? Join our two-part entry-level online workshop to explore why a gendered approach is vital when working with women in the system. This workshop will help you build understanding of women’s experiences and introduce the ‘whole system approach’, with topics including policy, prevention and diversion, community supervision, custody, and resettlement. It will take place over two consecutive days (Part One: 2 hours, Part Two: 3 hours) and will include interactive elements. Please note this is a knowledge-based workshop, not a skills-based course. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and support better outcomes for women in the justice system. Book your place here
Navigating the Criminal Justice System Workshop
09:30, 19 June | online | from £75
Are you new to working or volunteering in the criminal justice system, or do you have team members who want to build their understanding of how it all fits together? The system can often feel overwhelming due to its size and complexity. This three-hour workshop is designed to increase awareness and provide a space for voluntary sector staff and volunteers to explore how the criminal justice system is structured and operates. The session will cover key areas including an overview of the system and its jargon, the national context, the journey from arrest to conviction, the roles of prisons and probation, local and regional structures, inspectorates and regulators, and the vital contribution of the voluntary sector within it. Book your place here
Do you have ideas for events or training that could benefit you or your organisation? We would love to hear from you! Send your suggestions to events@clinks.org.
See all our upcoming events here
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