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Howard League

The Howard League for Penal Reform - less crime, safer communities, fewer people in prison.

About Howard League


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The Howard League for Penal Reform 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.

We work with parliament and the media, with criminal justice professionals, students and members of the public, influencing debate and forcing through meaningful change to create safer communities.

We work on a wide range of issues. Recent programmes have focused on transforming prisons, reducing child arrests, promoting real work in custody, and ending the criminalisation of children in residential care.

We use our legal work to transform and shape the law for children and young people.

The Howard League for Penal Reform is entirely independent of government and is funded by voluntary donations and membership subscriptions.

Your Impact

The Howard League for Penal Reform is an independent charity that relies on voluntary donations. The generosity of our supporters allows us to campaign for change in the criminal justice system.

£50

Your donation will help us work towards a safer society where fewer people are victims of crime.

£100

Making a donation to the Howard League for Penal Reform is a simple and direct way to support our work.

£250

Your support will help us undertake cutting edge research and provide radical solutions for reform.