News: Criminal Justice

Clinks publish State of the sector 2018 Criminal Justice Key trends for voluntary sector organisations working in the criminal justice system Clinks has been collecting information about how voluntary organisations working in criminal justice are faring for the last six years. The 2018 report presents the most detailed information about these organisations to date. It explores what services organisations are delivering, to whom and how organisations are funded to do this. They found that: 7 Dec 2018
July Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice Read the July Criminal Justice Ebulletin here. Sign up to recieve future Criminal Justice Ebulletins here 3 Aug 2017
Awards for North East work in crime reduction Criminal Justice Professionals working with prisoners, ex-prisoners or those sentenced to community punishments in the North East are being given the chance to get recognition for their efforts to reduce re-offending by entering the 2017 Nepacs’ Awards. 2017 will be the thirteenth year of the Nepacs’ Awards and will once again recognise the innovative work taking place across the North East to help offenders to resettle in the community and rebuild their lives. 8 May 2017
April Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice Read the April Criminal Justice Ebulletin here. Sign up to recieve future Criminal Justice Ebulletins here   27 Apr 2017
February Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice Read the February Criminal Justice Ebulletin here. Sign up to recieve future Criminal Justice Ebulletins here.   18 Apr 2017
March Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice Read the March Criminal Justice Ebulletin here. Sign up to recieve future Criminal Justice Ebulletins here   18 Apr 2017
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund Criminal Justice Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund Groups supporting their neighbourhoods and communities across Northumbria have again been invited to apply for money from Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird QC’s Community Fund. Launched this week, the 2017/18 fund is available for activities or projects supporting key priorities in the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan specifically: 12 Apr 2017
January Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice Read the January Criminal Justice Ebulletin here. Sign up to recieve future Criminal Justice Ebulletins here. 31 Jan 2017
December Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice Read the December Criminal Justice eBulletin here. 21 Dec 2016
North East Criminal Justice Ebulletin - November 21st 2016 Criminal Justice Read November's Ebulletin here   8 Dec 2016
VONNE Criminal Justice Ebulletin 26th October 2016 Criminal Justice Click here to read the VONNE Criminal Justice Ebulletin 26th October 2016 26 Oct 2016
September's North East Criminal Justice Bulletin Criminal Justice Read all the latest news, events and funding opportunities for organisations working in the Criminal Justice System in the North East, in our latest ebulletin.     19 Sep 2016
Clinks' work in the North East Criminal Justice North East Development Officer, Natalie Maidment will be going on maternity leave in mid October. Abi Lunn, will pick up the work of supporting the voluntary sector working in Criminal Justice, 3 days per week in her role as North East Development Assistant. Abi's intended working pattern will be Monday - Wednesday and will continue her role as VONNE's Policy and Adminstration Support Officer Thursday's and Friday's. 16 Sep 2016
£1.7m funding for the VCS to engage with reform prisons Criminal Justice NOMS are inviting expressions of interest for a series of grant awards to support VCS organisations that can provide innovation across the prison system. To achieve a truly reformed estate it is essential that a diverse market is in place which includes the full involvement of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. This grant programme is open to VCS organisations with the purpose of accessing new services, approaches, or innovation that might be able to support a reformed prison estate.  29 Jul 2016
July North East Criminal Justice Bulletin Criminal Justice Read all of the latest news, events and funding opportunities for organisations working in the Criminal Justice Sector in the North East in our latest ebulletin. Why not sign up to receive this monthly bulletin directly to your inbox. 27 Jul 2016
Prison Reforms Criminal Justice In the Queen's Speech 2016 it was announced that there would be a prison reform and courts bill. The bill is being branded as the biggest shake up of prisons since Victorian times, with the creation of reform prisons. The reform prisons will provide governors with more powers to enter into contracts and establish their own Boards. 19 May 2016
April's North East Criminal Justice Ebulletin Criminal Justice April's criminal justice bulletin provides news, events and funding opportunities for those working in the criminal justice system. if your organisation would like to contribute to a future ebulletin contact natalie.maidment@clinks.org View the Ebulletin To ensure you receive this bulletin directly to your inbox every month, sign up for free. 22 Apr 2016
North East End Violence Against Women and Girls Network Police and Crime Commissioner Husting Events Criminal Justice This is your opportunity to ask questions of all the candidates competing for your vote to be your next Police and Crime Commissioner. NEEVAWG is working with MVDA to host a hustings for the wider voluntary sector in Middlesbrough and is hosting hustings with a specific focus on violence against women and girls in Durham and Newcastle.   22 Apr 2016
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner's Community Fund Criminal Justice Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, voluntary groups, community groups and social enterprises tackling anti-social behaviour, promoting crime prevention and building community confidence in the Northumbria Police Force area. Any Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Newcastle or Northumberland group can apply for the funding with applicants asked to send an application form saying what they hope to achieve from their project and how it supports the Police and Crime Plan. 15 Mar 2016
Durham and Darlington Community Safety Fund Criminal Justice Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, in partnership with County Durham Community Foundation, is making available £150,000 for a grants fund to support the voluntary and community sector of County Durham and Darlington. 1 Mar 2016
February's North East Criminal Justice Bulletin Criminal Justice February's CJS bulletin provides news, events and funding opportunities for those working in the criminal justice system. View the Ebulletin To ensure you receive this bulletin directly to your inbox every month, sign up for free. 15 Feb 2016
Northumbria PCC Supporting Victims Fund Criminal Justice Vera Baird QC, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is delighted to launch the second year of the PCC ‘Supporting Victims Fund’ providing financial support to strengthen and enhance victim services across Northumbria.   The aim of the fund is to build capacity and maximise the potential of organisations to help ensure the improved provision of vital services to support victims of crime and help them cope and recover from the impact. 8 Feb 2016
North East Criminal Justice Bulletin - Events and Funding Special Criminal Justice January's CJS bulletin is an events and funding special. Find out about opportunities for those working in the criminal justice system to participate in. View the Ebulletin To ensure you receive this bulletin directly to your inbox every month, sign up for free. 22 Jan 2016
Clinks State of the Sector survey open Criminal Justice Clinks, the criminal justice charity, has its latest State of the Sector survey now open.  This is your chance to tell your story and help Clinks to influence decision makers. How is your organisation faring? What successes and challenges are you experiencing? In the last survey Clinks were told that the needs of your service users are increasing and becoming more complex, and that many of you are relying on your reserves, putting you at risk of closure. How does this compare with your current experiences? 2 Jul 2015
Survey into sector's experience of Transforming Rehabilitation Criminal Justice Clinks and NCVO are starting a new project to better understand the reality of voluntary sector involvement in the recent changes to our probation and prison services under Transforming Rehabilitation (TR). Please take their initial survey which aims to get in touch with the largest possible number of voluntary sector organisations involved either directly or indirectly in TR to bring together a broad based special interest group. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trackTR 14 May 2015
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner - Supporting Victims Fund Criminal Justice Vera Baird QC, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is launching the new ‘Supporting Victims Fund’ providing up to £500,000 to strengthen and enhance victim services across Northumbria.   The aim of the fund is to build capacity and maximise the potential of organisations to help ensure the improved provision of vital services to support victims of crime and help them cope and recover from the impact.   27 Apr 2015
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Funding Criminal Justice Barry Coppinger, Cleveland PCC, has funds available to enable local people and organisations to access to one off and longer term grants that actively reduce crime and disorder and reduce the fear of crime.  These include: 27 Apr 2015
Durham and Darlington Community Safety Fund Criminal Justice The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), in partnership with County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF), is making available £150,000 for a grants fund to support the voluntary and community sector of County Durham and Darlington. 20 Apr 2015
Your views wanted about Clinks' and VONNE's work in Criminal Justice in the North East Criminal Justice It has been 18 months since Clinks and VONNE formed a partnership to support the voluntary sector working in Criminal Justice in the North East and we are pleased to announce that we have secured resources to continue the project until March 2016. This will enable the North East Development Officer, Natalie Maidment, to continue to be seconded to Clinks until March 2016.   14 Apr 2015
1st April brings new victims service in Northumbria Criminal Justice From 1st April 2015 the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has changed the way victims are supported in Northumbria. 'Victims First Northumbria' is an independent victim referral service. The service will be registered as a charity, it will ensure victims of crime, whether referred by police, by another agency or coming themselves to Victims First, are contacted by a co-ordinator who will give them help and support to cope and recover. 1 Apr 2015
Durham Police and Crime Plan Refreshed Criminal Justice Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, Ron Hogg,  has produced a police and crime plan which sets out Ron’s vision "To achieve excellence in local policing and the highest levels of public confidence by working alongside communities and partners to address what matters locally." The plan was subject to public consultation from 22nd December 2014 to 15th February 2015, and further revisions have been made to the plan following the consultation.  This final refreshed Plan was endorsed by the Police and Crime Panel at their meeting on the 3rd March 2015.   1 Apr 2015
Victims First Northumbria – Volunteering Opportunity Criminal Justice Victims First Northumbria – Volunteering Opportunity Is making a difference to the lives of vulnerable victims and witnesses important to you? If you are passionate about putting people first then this exciting opportunity will be for you. From 1st April Victims First Northumbria will be a one stop shop for victims of crime, delivering a new coordinated approach to victim care, where victims of crime feel confident to seek help and when they do, they are provided with a choice of high quality support tailored to meet their individual needs. 26 Mar 2015
Funding for organisations supporting victims of sexual abuse Criminal Justice The Home Office has announced additional funding for organisations supporting victims of sexual abuse, and in particular to respond to the increase in referrals of cases of child sexual abuse. 4 Mar 2015
Events for organisations working in the Criminal Justice System and Supporting Victims Criminal Justice VONNE works in partnership with Clinks to support voluntary and community sector organisations working in the criminal justice system, community safety and supporting victims. Over the next few months there is a number of training and events being held: 10 Feb 2015