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| PrisonReform.org lists government sites, campaign groups, support groups, charities and other organisations related to prison, prison reform and penal reform (mainly within the United Kingdom). PrisonReform.org is not related to any of the organisations listed, nor is it responsible for any dealings with them or with the content of their sites (many of the descriptions below are supplied by the organisations themselves). There is a separate page for organisations based mainly outside the United Kingdom. |
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Examines examples of injustice in the UK criminal justice system
and calls for ministerial accountability and the abolition of
the office of Lord Chancellor. Offers links to a wide variety of
campaign sites and political resources.
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| Action for Prisoners' Families (APF)
is the national organisation acting as the voice for the concerns of
prisoners' families across the UK. APF encourages the development of,
and provides support to, organisations and professionals working with
prisoners' families. APF promotes the just treatment of prisoners'
families by the prison system and society, and publicises the effects
of imprisonment on the whole family. |
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| Aftermath is the registered charity for the other
victims of the offenders, the offender's family. |
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| Amnesty International works to protect human rights
worldwide. |
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| The Apex Trust works in various prisons and the
community to find work for people with a criminal record. |
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An online discussion board, intended to be a relaxed place for anyone involved with prisons, jails, substance abuse programmes, bail hostels etc either inside or out. It doesn't matter if you are an employee, employer, friend or family of someone incarcerated, recently released, or facing incarceration, all are welcome here.
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| CAST (Creative And Support Trust) is an education and training project for women
when they leave prison, drug and alcohol rehabilitation or psychiatric
care. |
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| CLTL is an alternative sentencing program
based on the power of literature to transform lives through reading and group discussion. |
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| The agency is responsible for the running of most of the courts and tribunals in England & Wales,
and provides the necessary services to ensure its operation. |
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| The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is
an independent, open and accountable body investigating miscarriages of justice in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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| Criminon aims to eliminate those factors which produce and precipitate criminal behaviour. It also aims to restore common-sense moral values and provide educational tools and life skills to those in need. Criminon utilizes the research discoveries of author and humanitarian L.Ron Hubbard. |
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| The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the government department which prosecutes people in England and Wales who have been charged by the police with a criminal offence.
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| Directgov is the place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information.
This site contains links for the Criminal Justice System, Criminal Justice System, Home Office, Crime, Justice System and Law.
The Justice link contains information about parole, prisons, sentencing, courts of law, judiciary, police, probation and youth justice. |
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| The European Court of Human Rights (Cour
européenne des Droits de l'Homme). |
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| ENDIPP integrates and seals together in a single frame the ENDSP and CEENDSP,
coordinated by Cranstoun Drug Services, and the European Network on HIV and Hepatitis Prevention in Prison,
coordinated by WIAD, the Scientific Institute of the German Medical Association.
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| The Fair Trials International mission is:
to work for fair trials based on international standards
of justice and defend the rights of those facing criminal charges in a
country other than their own. (Used to be known as Fair Trials Abroad)
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| Federal CURE, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
that deals with the issues faced by federal inmates and their loved ones.
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| Fine Cell Work is a Registered Charity
that teaches needlework to prison inmates and sells their products.
The prisoners do the work when they are locked in their cells,
and the earnings give them hope, skills and independence.
Savings reduce the likelihood of offenders returning to crime.
Prisoners often send the money they earn from Fine Cell Work to their children and families,
or use it to pay debts or for accommodation upon release.
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| Forum on Prisoner Education is a registered charity
working to advance the quality, availability and consistency of
education and training within the criminal justice system.
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| HMI Prisons is an independent Body which was established in 1980 to inspect prisons and make recommendations to the Home Secretary. Information on the Inspectorate and its functions, and some Inspectorate reports are available on this site. |
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| HM Inspectorate of Probation is an independent Inspectorate funded by the Home Office and reports directly to the Home Secretary. It is a fundamental principle that the Inspectorate retains its independence from both the policy making and operational functions of the National Probation Service for England and Wales.
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| The HM Prison Service web site
includes a directory of prisons in England and Wales
(with a guide to prison establishments
including addresses, visiting hours and travel advice),
a section on Prison Life, several online publications
plus other useful pages.
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| The Home Office is the Government department responsible
for internal affairs in England and Wales which aims to build a safe, just and tolerant society.
The site includes sections on cime, policing, justice and victims.
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Provides information that helps ministers and policy makers take evidence-based decisions,
and also helps the police, probation service, the courts and immigration officials to do their jobs as effectively as possible.
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| Hope Books aims to encourage individuals, especially those in prison,
to explore and also to grow in the Christian faith through the provision of books and other materials.
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| The Howard League for Penal Reform is an independent
charity which researches and campaigns for penal reform. |
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| Independent Monitoring Boards perform a vital watchdog role
on behalf of Ministers and the general public in providing a lay and independent
oversight of prisons and immigration removal centres (has previously been known as
the Board of Visitors). |
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| Inquest campaigns against deaths in custody and for
changes in the Coroner's Court system. |
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| Inside-Out supports activities to provide offenders
and ex-offenders with skills during and after sentence that should help their
integration into the community and lead to employment, and in doing so to make
goods and services available to those who need them. |
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| The ICPS (International Centre for Prison
Studies). |
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| The IQRA Trust Prisoners Welfare works to promote a better
understanding of the needs of Muslim inmates in British prisons. |
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| The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT)
campaigns for the creation of a more rational and humane penal system,
to promote constructive approaches to offenders,
and in every way to increase respect for human rights.
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| Justice is one of the UK's leading legal and human rights organisations.
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| Justice for Women. |
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| Liberty is an independent human rights organisation
which works to defend and extend rights and freedoms in England and Wales. |
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"The voice of the lay magistracy" aiming to: promote uniformity of practice;
consulting and represent members;
provide information, advice and assistance;
deliver and supporting training.
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| The National Association for the Care and
Resettlement of Offenders. |
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| "Justice for Children in Trouble" |
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No More Prison opposes the use of prison and work to promote alternatives.
Whilst it supports progressive reforms within prisons it focusses on campaigning
against prisons. The real solution is closing prisons not reforming them. In
particular it is campaigning against the imprisonment of children and oppose the
building of any more prisons. It also raises issues around racism and the
imprisonment of women.
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| OutSide-In is a support group for lesbian and gay
people in UK prisons. |
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| The parole board carries out risk assessments to
inform decisions on the early release of prisoners with the ultimate aim of
protecting the public. |
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| POPS is an independent regional agency, providing
valuable information, advice, training and representation for prisoners'
families at policy level. |
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| Penal Reform International is a group seeking
international penal reform. |
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| Prison Enterprise Services run in prisons in England
and Wales and is responsible for a range of activities, processes and products
available to the general market. |
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Whether you are in prison or know someone who is, it is important that you
are aware that prisoners, still have the right to access a solicitor and
seek legal advice. if you feel that rights have been infringed, or simply
require guidance through the rules and legislation Andersons Solicitors can
help you.
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| Prison! Me! No Way! (PMNW) is aimed at educating young
people away from crime. |
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| The POA addresses the needs of prison officers in the
areas of pay, personnel and conditions. |
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| The Prison Reform Trust is a charity concerned with
improving prison conditions. |
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| Prisoners Abroad is a charity providing practical
support and campaigning for the welfare of Britons imprisoned abroad.
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| Prisoners' Education offers men and women a chance to
change through education. |
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| The Prisoners' Families Helpline
is a free and confidential* service for anyone
who is affected by the imprisonment of a close family member or friend. |
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| The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (for England and Wales)
is independent of both the Prison Service and the National Probation Service (NPS),
and investigates complaints from prisoners and those subject to probation supervision.
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| The Prisons Handbook is the definitive annual guide
to penal establishments in England and Wales. Also includes an advice section,
legal section, copies of The Prison Act and Prison Rules and lots more.
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| RAPt believes that addicts involved
in the criminal justice system should have access
to the same quality of treatment as is available in the community,
so that they can be enabled to lead constructive lives free from addiction.
By tackling addiction RAPt believes it can make a major contribution to reducing crime.
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Revolving Doors Agency is a charity concerned with mental health and the criminal justice system.
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| The Samaritans provides confidential emotional
support to any person who is suicidal or despairing, 24 hours a day every day.
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A site dedicated to anyone who has been falsely accused of abuse, in whichever guise it takes.
Besides false allegations of sexual abuse against children,
it also addresses the concerns of people accused of any type of false sexual allegations.
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| The Learning Journey
is a free meeting place for all who support offenders considering self-employment on release,
where you can share resources, publish your own material and comment on the contributions of others.
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| Stop Prisoner Rape (a US-based organization) seek to end sexual violence against men, women, and children in all forms of detention. |
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Creates opportunities for prisoners, ex-offenders
and young people at risk of offending to participate in the arts.
"Working with the cycle of offending, promoting the value of the arts".
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| UNLOCK is the National Association of Ex-Offenders
which aims to improve the penal system with a view to reducing re-offending. |
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| Waterside Press operates mainly in the field of
criminal justice with a strong line in prison-related material. |
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| Women in Prison is a campaign group specifically
aimed at issues affecting women in prison. |
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| The Youth Justice Board aims to help rebuild
communities and promote decent opportunities for all by preventing offending by
children and young people. |
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| 218 is a new service for women offenders.
Its job is to address the root causes of women’s offending.
It is a holistic approach to changing women's offending and
arises from an understanding of women's growth.
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