We’re working to create a just, humane & effective prison system.
We’re doing this by influencing decision-makers, opinion formers and the public to:
- Reduce the use of prison.
- Improve conditions for prisoners.
- Promote equality and human rights in the criminal justice system.
What are you looking for?
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Information and advice
Information and advice about prison, either for me or someone I know.
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Facts and statistics
Statistics, facts and information about prison, and the prison system.
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Publications
View all of our latest publications and research.
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Donate and support
We can only build a just, humane and effective penal system with your support.
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Policy and legislation
View our policy and legislative work, and consultation responses.
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Projects and research
View all of our current projects to reduce imprisonment and improve conditions for prisoners and their families.
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Get in touch
Use our helpline service, or contact our press team and office.
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Opportunities
View our current vacancies and voluntary opportunities.
Opportunities
Latest news & updates
View all news and updates
PRT comment: HMIP thematic report on living conditions in prisons
Overcrowding and poor conditions are undermining rehabilitation in prisons
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Child Impact Assessment: report of phase three activities
the report summarises the outputs and outcomes of the third phase of the project
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PRT comment: Proposed new powers to sanction non-attendance at sentencing hearings
Government should show how new sentencing sanctions will work in practice
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PRT comment: New intensive supervision courts for women
A welcome and important step towards reducing the unnecessary imprisonment of women
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Building Futures: Giving a voice to long-term prisoners
New short film and final evaluation report launched
Our latest publications
View all- November 2026 Child Impact Assessment: phase three report This report from PRT associate Sarah Beresford OBE looks at phase three of our project on Child Impa... Child Impact Assessment: phase three report
- October 2026 Building Futures: Project Evaluation 2020–2026 This final evaluation report provides a comprehensive overview of the Building Futures programme—a... Building Futures: Project Evaluation 2020–2026
- September 2026 ‘It’s About Time’ The need for a national strategy for long-term prisoners This report is the final output of PRT’s Building Futures programme. Since 2020, Building Futures ... ‘It’s About Time’ The need for a national strategy for long-term prisoners
- July 2026 Rebuilding trust: key working, progression and policy in prisons in England and Wales This report has been produced by the HMP Coldingley Building Futures Working Group. The report exami... Rebuilding trust: key working, progression and policy in prisons in England and Wales
Policy work
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal Affairs
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal AffairsThe All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal Affairs aims to increase its members’ knowledge and to work through parliamentary channels for reform of the criminal justice system. Full minutes of meetings are available in this section.
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Legislation
LegislationWe provide support to members of parliament with briefing papers to assist them during debates, and draft amendments to legislation. You can find our published parliamentary briefings in this section.
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Consultation Responses
Consultation ResponsesPrison Reform Trust responds to many consultations, including those from government, parliamentary select committees and the Sentencing Council. You can find our published responses in this section.
Featured projects
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Prison: the facts Prison: the facts
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Prisoner Policy Network Prisoner Policy Network
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Building Futures Building Futures
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Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP)
Support us in our work to create a just, humane and effective penal system
The Prison Reform Trust needs and values support from members of the public who share our aims of achieving a just, humane and effective prison system in the UK. We do not accept government funding and rely on voluntary donations.
There are a number of ways in which you can add your support, keep in touch and get involved.
You can become a Friend by making a regular donation towards our work, or you can give a one off donation.
