Prison Reform Trust

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The Prison Reform Trust is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. Links and retweets are not endorsements.

Flyer for the inaugural PCRS forum event on 22 June 2026, taking place from 17:00 to 19:00 at The Building Centre, London WC1E 7BT
A line chart showing the rising prison population in England and Wales. It has nearly doubled since 1990 and stood at 87,056 on 8 December 2025, and is predicted to rise to 99,600 by 2028.
A line chart showing the proportion of prison leavers in England and Wales in employment after 6 weeks, and 6 months since their release.
A line chart showing the rates of assault and serious assault in prisons in England and Wales. Following a dip around the Covid-19 pandemic rates have continued to rise and are approaching record levels.
A bar chart showing that the rates of self-harm in prisons in England and Wales are rising, with 910 incidents per 1,000 prisoners—up from 303 in 2014, and 688 in 2020.
A graphic showing that 411 people in prison in England and Wales died in the year to September 2025, with one pie chart showing that 96 deaths (almost a quarter) were self-inflicted, and another showing that of those 90 were men and six were women
A felt-tip drawing of a group of five children in a line holding hands
A felt-tip drawing of five children in a line holding hands.
An illustration of three Christmas trees, with details of the Prison Reform Trust carol concert beneath. Full details read "Thursday 11th of December, 7:00pm–8:30pm. St George's Church, Hanover Square, London, W1S 1FX
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or the House of Commons on the 20th of November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. It is the meeting place of the governments of the United Kingdom and is on the bank of the river Thames in London. (Photo by Andy Aitchison)
An illustration of three Christmas trees, with details of the Prison Reform Trust carol concert beneath. Full details read "Thursday 11th of December, 7:00pm–8:30pm. St George's Church, Hanover Square, London, W1S 1FX
Pia Sinha, chief executive officer of the Prison Reform Trust, speaking at the Hope and Fulfilment Awards 2025