National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance
Our aim is to ensure the arts are used within the criminal justice system as a springboard for positive change.
We represent a network of over 900 individuals and organisations that deliver creative interventions to support people in prison, on probation and in the community, with impressive results.
We support this transformative work by providing a network and a voice for all the talented and creative people who are committed to making great art with people in the criminal justice system.
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The more we know about the challenges you are facing, as well as the innovative ideas and examples of what’s working well, the better we can represent, advocate for and support our network during Covid-19.
LATEST NEWS
Clinks CEO Anne Fox is on compassionate leave
The thoughts of the Clinks team are with Anne Fox, Clinks’ Chief Executive Officer who is currently on compassionate leave after a family bereavement.
Creativity in a restricted regime: a guide for prison staff
Our new guide for prison staff on enabling creative activity in a restricted regime through Covid-19 and beyond is now available to read.
Humane Justice: new book explores role of kindness in criminal justice
A new book funded by the Monument Trust and compiled by Khulisa explores the role of kindness in the criminal justice system and is now available to order and read online. Humane Justice – What role do kindness, hope and compassion play in the criminal justice system? is a collection of essays and creative responses [...]
EVENTS
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Applied Shakespeare in the Criminal Justice System
Learn more about how Shakespeare is used in criminal justice settings around the world with this conversation as part of the Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance launch.
Online information session with Geese Theatre Company
Join an expert practitioner from Geese Theatre Company to find out more and ask your questions about their theatre work in criminal justice and social welfare settings.
Launch event: Enabling creativity in a restricted regime
Join us to launch our new guide, Creativity in a restricted regime: a guide for prison staff, with speakers from across the sector.
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
We’re hiring: join our team as NCJAA manager
Join our team as NCJAA manager to lead our work supporting arts organisations working in the criminal justice system.
2021 NCJAA bursary scheme now open
We're pleased to announce that the 2021 NCJAA bursary scheme is now open to arts practitioners working in criminal justice settings looking to develop their practice. The bursary is a cash grant of up to £500 designed to support arts practitioners in criminal justice settings to access training or other costs associated with developing skills [...]
Opportunities and funding round-up – February 2021
We've rounded up February's arts in criminal justice jobs, callouts, funding and more for you below. Collective Power: 2021 CHWA awards call for submissions Apply by 12th February Submissions are now open for the 2021 Culture, Health and Wellbeing Awards, which this year is offering awards in the categories of climate, practitioner care, and collective [...]