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The Prison Reform Trust maintains a high public profile for prison reform. We work with national, regional and local press and broadcast media, as well as specialist publications to advocate on behalf of people in prison and improve public understanding.

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18 / 08 / 25

Relationships Matter

PRT Associate Sarah Beresford explains a recent adaption to the Child Impact Assessment resources
05 / 08 / 25

PRT comment: Independent review of prison capacity

We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis
28 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: announcement of Taser trial in prisons

We must not confuse these reactive measures with a strategy to reduce violence at its source
23 / 07 / 25

PRT statement on sentencing in the recent fraud case

Read our full statement
18 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Pentonville receives Urgent Notification

HMP Pentonville stands as a grim testament to a system in crisis
16 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: Justice and Home Affairs Committee report Better Prisons: Less Crime

Any improvements are predicated on reducing the pressures of rising demand on an overburdened system
15 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Haverigg

A positive report showing what can be achieved by an experienced governor and strong leadership team
11 / 07 / 25

A call to action right here, right now!

PRT Associate Sarah Beresford summarises PRT’s recent Right here, right now! event
10 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Annual Report 2024 to 2025

Report is a stark reminder of the human cost of overcrowded prisons and systemic failings
08 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons’ Annual Report 2024–25

This report paints a bleak but sadly familiar picture of a prison system in deep crisis.
01 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Send

A prison with a strong commitment to safety, respect and rehabilitation
19 / 06 / 25

PRT comment: IMB 2024 national annual report

This report reveals how unsafe and overcrowded prisons are undermining rehabilitation
17 / 06 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Lowdham Grange

Prison a hair’s breadth from being issued with an Urgent Notification
10 / 06 / 25

New report highlights transformative potential of secure digital access in prisons

The government should take decisive steps to expand secure digital access in prisons
03 / 06 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Warren Hill

Read our full response to the latest inspection report on conditions
22 / 05 / 25

PRT comment: Independent Sentencing Review

We welcome the review and its clear commitment to evidence–based reform