PRT launches bold new vision for the next five years
The Prison Reform Trust (PRT) has unveiled its ambitious Strategic Plan for 2024–2029, under the leadership of CEO Pia Sinha, who took the helm in April 2023. This marks a pivotal moment for PRT, signalling a fresh approach towards achieving the organisation’s vision of a fair, humane, and effective justice system. The strategic plan is structured around two key lanes: the foundation lane, focusing on strengthening core activities like our advice and information service, prisoner engagement, and policy advocacy; and the innovation lane, aimed at developing new projects to impact policy and practice on the operational front-line.
In a bid to ensure positive change for people within the criminal justice system, PRT’s priorities are centred on reducing unnecessary imprisonment; improving prison conditions; promoting equality and human rights; and challenging prejudice against people in prison.
PRT’s strategic plan is underpinned by core enablers, including its proven track record of influencing policy and practice; its dedicated team who embody the values of integrity and inclusivity; and a robust governance and financial structure. The organisation’s history of effecting change in policy and practice, including reforms to the IPP licence and the reversal of eligibility restrictions for open prison conditions, serves as a strong foundation for the goals outlined in the new strategic plan.
With a focus on innovation and collaboration, PRT is set to launch initiatives like the Next Generation Leadership Programme; resetting the approach to women’s imprisonment; and advocacy for revised prisoner pay policies to enhance safety and security within prisons. By leveraging its existing strengths and networks, PRT aims to make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals in prison and drive systemic change within the criminal justice system.
