The HM Inspectorate thematic inspection

Clinks has submitted evidence to the HM Inspectorate of Probation thematic inspection of work with women offenders. The Inspectorate are interested in establishing the current landscape for and the provision and gaps in services for women who offend. In our evidence we have highlighted key points in relation to the location, leadership and funding of women centres; barriers to gender-specific work; changes in the needs of female service users over the last two years and examples of good practice from the voluntary sector.