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News & Events

What’s going on in arts and criminal justice?

Here’s where we post all blogs, news, opportunities and events relevant to our network – including performances, exhibitions, conferences, courses, resources and sector-relevant updates. To send us details about your news or event for inclusion on this page, please email artsalliance@clinks.org

Latest blog posts

Join the NCJAA Advisory Group and be a voice for the arts in criminal justice

What is the NCJAA? The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) exists to promote the specific role of arts and arts organisations working with people in the criminal justice system, […]

Anne Peaker Lecture 2024: Inspiring Futures

Anne Peaker Anne Peaker was a pioneer of arts for, and by, people in the criminal justice system. Our annual lecture honours her work and legacy, which forms the basis of the […]

Latest News

Become part of the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) Advisory Group

The NCJAA is seeking voluntary sector professionals or freelance art practitioners working in the arts in criminal justice system, to join our Advisory Group.

Free Writing Development Workshops

Training on reflective writing, proof reading, writing reports – case studies, complaints and funding applications. The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) is excited to unveil its latest training programme […]

Latest opportunities

Developing creative approaches in youth justice: A guide for youth justice professionals

Sandwell Youth Offending Service (YOS) and the Institute for Community Research and Development developed this good practice guide with the aim of helping others design and implement creative arts approaches [...]

Social prescribing in the criminal justice system – building the evidence base

This blog looks at the evidence for social prescribing, the approach being taken to support its growth across prisons and probation, and how you can get involved.

Upcoming Events

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