Times crime commission: Why Britain's prisons are a tinderbox ⬇️
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'A lack of a gender-sensitive approach means many women are viewed through the same risk lens as their male counterparts, despite huge differences in their circumstances & experiences.' New Prison Reform Trust ‘Invisible Women’ briefing explores women's experiences of long-term imprisonment👇

‘For long termers, you have the bit at the beginning, the bit at the end, and the great depression in between.’ - Our latest Invisible Women briefing has been published, capturing issues surrounding progression for women serving long sentences. Prison Reform Trust Emily Evison

🎧 How do you grieve if a loved one dies while you're in prison?

On this week's #podcast we hear from a prison chaplain who's broken this news many hundreds of times, and Richie who lost two family members while in prison.

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Women doing long jail sentences failed by ‘system designed for men’ - read exclusive coverage by M A Y A O P P E N H E I M 💃🏻 ✍️ in The Independent of our report launched today independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Growing numbers of long sentenced women struggling to progress through their sentence. New report from Prison Reform Trust’s Building Futures programme prisonreformtrust.org.uk/growing-number…

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We're looking for a seasoned relational fundraiser, with entrepreneurial flair and the ability to influence at the highest of levels. If that sounds like you please check out our new position! ⬇️

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#IPP cancellation cases will only be eligible for legalaid if the person has under £99/wk income & £1000 capital: Govt plans to expand this mechanism as its main solution to the stain of the IPP but most will have no legal support with it - it shouldn't be means tested at all

The government press release last May announcing the outcome of the #legalaid means review made it clear how *vital* this change was to be.

The delay to 2026 is unacceptable

A few examples of what delay means in reality for people I work with

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Early release prisoners return to jail after becoming homeless ⬇️
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I’m delighted to tell you that Nick Stace OBE is appointed as my successor as the next Chair of the Prison Reform Trust. It’s been a privilege to lead this wonderful charity for the last nearly 9 years! prisonreformtrust.org.uk/nick-stace-obe…

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We're looking for a seasoned relational fundraiser, with entrepreneurial flair and the ability to influence at the highest of levels. If that sounds like you please check out our new position! ⬇️

prisonreformtrust.org.uk/opportunities/

.Prison Reform Trust seems to have a knack of getting extremely talented & committed chairs -
Nick Stace picks up the reins from James Timpson prisonreformtrust.org.uk/?p=17450

👀 Why did paula harriott plead guilty to something that had nothing to do with her?

This week's The Secret Life of Prisons #podcast looks at the state of our criminal courts, and why pleading is a game. Featuring CrimeGirl © and Louis.

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The government's Sentencing Bill won't fix its prison problems⬇️ instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/govern…

Great points and discussions were shared at Wandsworth Prison Improvement Campaign’s meeting.

As well as our volunteers and supporters attending the event, LC graduate Richie Simms, Trustee and @PRTUK CEO Pia Sinha, and supporter Sheila Hancock delivered speeches and interviews.
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Trustees and staff are delighted to announce that Nick Stace OBE is to chair the Prison Reform Trust from December.

Read the full announcement at
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/nick-stace-obe…

Earlier today, we published our new thematic review 'Improving behaviour in prisons'.

'Our findings underscore the pivotal role of leadership in shaping the culture of prisons and motivating prisoners'

'Giving people purpose, responsibility, incentives, and the opportunity to build trust, are the best routes to achieving safer prisons and supporting people away from crime.'
Read our full response to today's HMI Prisons report at prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-im…

📣Read our new briefing❗ Bringing together learning from the last 2yrs from our research and policy work, #JUSTICE #podcast , and network polling, this briefing explores thoughts around community sentences for women, and motherhood in the #justicesystem . 🧵 1/4