Anne Peaker Lecture 2026 - Save the Date

We are delighted to announce that Professor Shadd Maruna will be giving the 2026 Anne Peaker lecture, in the early evening of Wednesday 25 March in London. 

More information and booking details will follow.

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RR3 Special Interest Group (SIG) on a ‘Whole Systems Approach’ for women in contact with the criminal justice system

Today, we have published a report produced from our newest RR3 Special Interest Group (SIG) on a 'Whole Systems Approach' for women in contact with the criminal justice system.

Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the Clinks Policy Briefing. Please let us know if you have any thoughts on this newsletter or any of the things it has covered by contacting the Policy team.

This month:

Dr Summer Alston-Smith appointed as new CEO of Clinks

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Summer Alston-Smith as the new CEO of Clinks. Summer joins us at a pivotal moment for the criminal justice voluntary sector, bringing a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to supporting and strengthening the vital work of voluntary organisations that serve people affected by the justice system.

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