Partnership Working
Director Josh Stunell sits on the Local Criminal Justice Main Board, of which is Chaired by The Devon & Cornwall Police & Crime Commissioner-Alison Hernandz this gives us a great opportunity to influence, update and work with key criminal Justice stakeholders.
Josh also sits on The Clinks Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group which provides the key interface between the voluntary sector and the Ministry of Justice, in order to increase mutual understanding and build a strong and effective partnership. The group is made up of senior experts from the voluntary sector and meets quarterly with civil servants to provide guidance and feedback on MoJ policy developments. In addition, we also report directly to the Southwest reducing reoffending partnership that allows us to update and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.
Chloe, who is a project development manager, currently has a seat on:
- The Local Criminal Justice Board within Devon/Cornwall.
- Southwest women’s board.
- The Community Sentencing Treatment Requirements strategic and operational boards.
- The peninsula partnership board.
- Revolving Doors Lived experience team.
Chloe’s role on these boards is two-fold, as a professional and as the voice of lived experience. These roles highlight our passion and commitment to improving things within the criminal justice system, to voicing the opinions and experiences of those in the system, and to demonstrate that rehabilitation is possible with the right support and environment.
Standing Tall Partnership Torbay
The Standing Tall Partnership is a group of organisations and community groups who understand the impact that domestic abuse and sexual violence have on an individual and their family and who are working together to provide services to people in the Bay who have experienced them, in an informed and empathetic way.
Members are: What’s Your Problem CIC, Torbay Ladies Lounge, Rising Moments, Make Amends, Devon Rape Crisis, Phoenix Rising CIC, Age UK Torbay, Youth Genesis, The Children’s Society, Emberlense, Eat That Frog CIC, Torbay Libraries, Refuge4Pets, Engaging Communities Southwest, Shekinah and Devon Clinic CIC
System Change Action Alliance – Exeter, Plymouth, North & Mid Devon
A Partnership made up of Voluntary sector, public sector, health and commissioners who have all come together to challenge the current system for people with complex/multiple needs. “We believe that the system designed to support people with complex needs MUST work around the whole person, tailoring the service to the person, supporting them as we would wish a loved one to be supported, in a more humanistic way”
Members are: Devon County Council, EDP Drug & Alcohol Project, Encompass Southwest, Colab Exeter, NHS Trust, Clinks and The National Probation Service
Reach Exeter Project
The Reach Exeter project has been awarded funding by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to bring together a One Team approach to providing wrap around support and engagement to people rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation, who are experiencing substance misuse challenges.
Members are: Devon County Council, EDP Drug & Alcohol Project, Colab Exeter, Julian House, Exeter City Council, NHS Trust
Southwest Mentoring Alliance
Members are: South West Community Chaplaincy, CASS Plus, Restore, Konnect Cornwall, Women Centre Cornwall, Trevi House, Southwest Probation & Colab
Safer Stronger Consortium – Cornwall
Safer Stronger Consortium provides a partnership way of working that values co-operation, innovation and transparency. Member organisation work together to support people who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Our partner organisations have unique expertise in supporting and working with those at risk, including offenders and ex-offenders, young people, victims of crime including domestic and sexual abuse, those with learning disabilities or difficulties, and other vulnerable groups. Individually, and collectively, our partners offer a rich and far-reaching spectrum of services.