Irish Penal Reform Trust

Read about the event launch of IPRT report Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2022: A framework for penal reform on Friday 26 May 2023. Read about the event and the report here.

IPRT published our latest report ‘Maternal Imprisonment in Ireland: A Scoping Study’ Thursday 2 March 2023.

Read about the event and see the full report here.

IPRT latest newsletter. Highlights in this edition include: new team members, recent highlights, updates from our events, and news from the sector. We’ve also included a short festive message from Saoirse, our Executive Director. Read here.

As Ireland emerges from the emergency phase of the pandemic, IPRT has put together a briefing containing the key lessons that should be learned from the COVID-19 response in prisons. Read the briefing.

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has welcomed the Penal Policy Review and associated Action Plan approved by Cabinet. It represents a comprehensive and ambitious roadmap to transform the entire penal system. Read more here

The work we do, simply put, would not be possible without the support of our members. Support our advocacy by becoming a member today.

The COVID-19 crisis is an unprecedented national public health situation for all society, including the prison community. Resources, international perspectives, and updates from IPRT are gathered here.

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