NCJAA network hangout
Join the NCJAA and others working in arts and criminal justice for a virtual hang out.
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.
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 [...]
Culture Recovery Fund Grants Webinar 3 – ACE
This free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
Culture Recovery Fund Grants Webinar 2 – ACE
This free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
Culture Recovery Fund Grants Webinar 1 – ACE
This free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
Clinks announces new Covid-19 winter support grants
Apply by 4th January The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a profound effect on voluntary organisations. To support organisations' long-term sustainability, Clinks has launched a new round of Covid-19 grants, this time to support more small and specialist voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system. They will distribute £143,500* on behalf of HMPPS and [...]
New report shows Covid-19’s impact on voluntary sector in criminal justice
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound and severe impact on arts organisations and practitioners working in the criminal justice system. The challenges of the pandemic are compounded by the closed nature of prisons and slower pace of recovery compared to the wider community. However, these services have never been more needed. Clinks' research report [...]
Letter to Dr Jo Farrar – Race and ethnicity; a critical moment
Voluntary organisations led by black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people have set out five areas for action that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) must take in order to address the challenges of BAME-led organisations in the criminal justice system. The paper recommends that HMPPS introduce appropriate safeguarding measures to protect BAME staff and service […]
What’s the impact of Covid-19 on arts in criminal justice?
Please complete our short survey so we can help policy makers understand the impact of Covid-19 on arts in criminal justice. We need to hear from you if you’re a voluntary organisation or a practitioner who delivers arts in criminal justice settings. Our aim is to ensure people in the criminal justice system are still […]