Comment: | The Howard League for Penal Reform is an independent charity working for humane and effective reform of the criminal justice and penal system. It researches and comments on criminal justice policy and practice.
The Howard League is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK. It was established in 1866 and is named after John Howard, one of the first prison reformers. The Howard League is entirely independent of government and is wholly funded by voluntary donations.
The Howard League works for humane and rational reform of the penal system. They research and comment on criminal justice policy and practice, holding conferences and debates, publishing books and reports. They also run projects in schools and prisons.
Current campaigns include
Children's rights
Prisoners with special needs
Girls in prison
Prison overcrowding
Suicide and self-injury prevention
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