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.
Webinar: How Can Arts Practice Inform Policy Change?
This webinar brings together artists, policy makers, and campaigning organisations to consider how arts practices can inform the recovery and transformation of the prison service during and beyond Covid-19.
What prisoners need to make the best use of time in prison
Over 1,250 prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families have contributed to a new report titled What do you need to make the best use of your time in prison? Published by the Prisoner Policy Network, the report highlights prisoner experiences of life behind the wall and positive ways to move forward. It argues that prisons need to […]
Our recommendations for Arts Council England’s next 10 year strategy
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) has published its response to Arts Council England’s consultation on its next 10 year strategy. We welcome and support many of Arts Council England’s proposed outcomes, especially those which demonstrate a shift in emphasis towards equality and inclusion. In the document we respond to each of the seven proposed […]
Cross government support for arts sector giving people with criminal records a second chance
Click here to read the full press release (pdf) The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) is delighted that senior government ministers, along with Arts Council England and major arts and culture organisations, are set to lead the way in supporting people with criminal records gain skills and find employment. The Secretary of State for […]
Clinks seek health and justice policy co-ordinator
Clinks, the national charity for voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system in England and Wales, is looking for a Development Officer – Health and Justice (30 hours a week, £31,401 pro rata) to join its London office. This is an exciting opportunity to join Clinks’ highly respected policy team. The role co-ordinates Clinks’ work on health and justice policy, […]
Launch of Prisoner Policy Network
The Prisoner Policy Network is a new, free to join, network of prisoners, ex-prisoners and supporting organisations. Hosted by the Prison Reform Trust, it will make sure prisoners’ experiences are part of prison policy development nationally. The network will be a collective voice from a prisoner viewpoint in the policy world. It will support prisoners to […]