Prison Reform Trust

"We owe these young people the chance not just to survive their sentence, but to build a future after it." - Pia Sinha, Chief Executive of the Prison Reform Trust independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

How the number of young people facing lengthy prison sentences almost doubled in a decade independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/…

It warns that current approaches fail to meet the distinct developmental and wellbeing needs of this age group facing years or decades in custody.   Read the full report here. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/indeterminate-…

The report from PRT’s National Lottery-funded Building Futures programme uncovers significant gaps in support for young adults serving long-term prison sentences…

A new Prison Reform Trust report reveals an urgent need for age-appropriate support for the growing number of young adults (aged 18 to 24)* serving long prison sentences 🧵 …

PRT celebrates 'Next Generation Leaders' Read the full article in @InsideTimeUK 👇 insidetime.org/newsround/pris…

Today we publish 'Hardly working out: barriers to physical education in prisons' which highlights prisoners' limited access to physical activity, despite its positive impact. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report… And the press release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/too-few-p…

Today we publish ''Everything is after sentencing': The experiences of remand prisoners', a key findings paper highlighting inadequate support for prisoners awaiting trial or sentencing. Read the paper: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report… And the press release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/too-littl…

The programme aims to build a powerful alliance between reformers working within prisons and those in the wider criminal justice sector, strengthening efforts to create more humane and effective prison environments.    Read the full report here. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/next-generatio…

Next Gen brings together experienced senior prison staff—primarily deputy governors—into a growing network committed to driving change from inside the system 🧵 …

NEW REPORT: PRT has published a new report on the impact of our Next Generation Leaders programme 🧵 …

Important measures in the Sentencing Act 2026 to limit the use of short sentences and increase the uptake of effective community alternatives come into force from today. Read more here. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/presumption-to…

HMP Maidstone: safe and respectful, but delays in Home Office decisions caused prisoners anxiety. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report… And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-pu… See the healthy prison scores:

PRT is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Laura Janes KC (Hons) as a PRT fellow. Laura is an expert on children in the justice system and will support the charity in advocating for change in youth justice policy. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/dr-laura-janes…

The event is open to non-members of the Conduit Club to attend and will also be live streamed. Details on how to register here: theconduit.com/upcoming-event…

Speakers include Alice Dawney from Common Ground; Andy West, author of The Life Inside; Katy Swaine Williams, member of the Women’s Justice Board; and Pia Sinha and Mark Day, PRT’s chief executive and deputy director.

PRT is joining forces with the Conduit Club to host an event on 31 March, 6pm, on What Does Prison Reform Look Like? 🧵…

‘Restrained, handcuffed and in pain: Use of force in women’s prisons doubles’ opendemocracy.net/en/handcuffs-r…

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales theguardian.com/society/2026/m…

Today’s findings reveal a troubling picture of two institutions (Woodhill & Swaleside) failing in their fundamental duty to provide safety, rehabilitation, and purpose for those in their care—sadly, they are far from isolated cases. Read our full comment prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-se…