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![]() ![]() Evidence shows that prison is ineffective in terms of enabling people to move on from crime, and that there are widespread and long-term harms resulting from imprisonment. The latest prison population projections for England and Wales suggest that it will increase, reaching 94,400 prisoners by March 2025. The charity has led major inquiries within the sector and their work is complemented by an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality theory, research and debate on issues of crime and justice across the globe. Their high-profile work has seen an end to several injustices within the sector, including an end to the routine strip-searching of children in custody. The Howard League for Penal Reform is the oldest penal reform charity in the world and hold consultative status with the United Nations. Representatives from over 21 universities across the country attended the event, as well as individuals involved within the justice sector more broadly. With support from Leeds Trinity University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Support Fund, the event was held at its Horsforth campus. ![]() The event was organised by a team of ECRs, including Dr Sarah Waite from Leeds Trinity University, Tahir Abass from University of Leeds, Dr Rosie Kitson-Boyce from Nottingham Trent University, and Dr Katy Roscoe from University of Liverpool in collaboration with the Howard League for Penal Reform. Titled ‘Reducing the prison population: Using research to develop and support reform agendas’, it was aimed at Early Career Researchers (ECRs) based in universities as well as other research engaged organisations. ![]()
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