Mark Day appointed deputy director of the Prison Reform Trust
Mark Day has been appointed as deputy director the Prison Reform Trust. Mark has made an important contribution to the work of the charity since he joined as head of policy and communications in 2010. Mark has grown an effective policy and communications team and has provided leadership to the wider organisation.
As deputy, Mark will play a key role in coordinating the process for developing a new strategic plan for the organisation. He will continue to oversee the policy and communications work of the charity. The deputy will also oversee PRT’s core research. This provides a key opportunity to bring PRT’s advocacy and research work into close alignment, helping to ensure that the charity has maximum impact at the policy and research level.
Commenting on his appointment, Pia Sinha, chief executive of the Prison Reform Trust, said:
“I am delighted to have appointed Mark as my deputy. His knowledge and experience of advocating for change in the criminal justice system, and the leadership he has provided to the wider organisation, means he is ideally suited to the role. I look forward to working with him and our wonderful team as we take the organisation forward into an exciting new chapter together.”
Outside of his role at PRT, Mark has made a significant contribution to the wider work of the criminal justice sector. Mark is currently clerk to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal Affairs, a member of the Transition to Adulthood campaign management group, a member of the Ministry of Justice’s electronic monitoring advisory group, and a trustee of the charity Unlock. Before joining PRT, Mark was deputy director of the thinktank Progress.
Commenting, Mark said:
“It is an honour and a privilege to have been given this opportunity to contribute to the important work of the charity. The strength of PRT lies in the diverse skills and experiences of its wonderful team. As deputy, I look forward to working closely with them and our new chief executive to maximise our impact to achieve real change for people in prison.”
