Penal Reform International

📢 #GlobalPrisonTrends 2024 is out now!    This year marks 10 years of our annual flagship series. The 2024 report, published in collaboration with the Thailand Institute of Justice, explores global #prison trends, including prison labour and work, examining disparities in access, pay and working conditions.     🔶 Our 10th edition addresses major issues such as🔸prison #overcrowding,🔸the #mentalhealth #crisis in prisons,🔸#corruption and🔸the increasing use of digital technologies.    The report also showcases new approaches, including 'green' initiatives to promote #rehabilitation and #sustainability. 🌏    📌 Read the report and download all the infographics at: https://lnkd.in/eCg7J_FC   #GlobalPrisonTrends #PrisonReform #CriminalJustice 

On #WorldChildrensDay, Penal Reform International stands by children in criminal #justicesystems, reaffirming the need to protect their rights in all settings. 📌 As part of a consortium supported by the European Union, today we launch the Protecting Procedural Rights of Children in the Digital Age (PPRO-Child) Project, in partnership with Terre des hommes - Hungary, Terre des hommes Foundation - Romania, and Fundación Tierra de hombres. This project focuses on developing solutions to safeguard children’s procedural rights in digital justice systems, including online hearings, across the EU and Ukraine. 🔷 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨:  🔹 Develop practical tools to protect children’s fair trial rights.  🔹Address risks to justice posed by digital practices like online hearings.  🔹Create solutions informed by children’s experiences and justice actors’ insights.  🔹Promote systemic change through cross-border collaboration and knowledge-sharing. 🔷 Children’s participation is central to this project, ensuring their voices guide the development of justice systems that uphold their rights and meet their needs. #UniversalChildrensDay #JusticeForChildren #DigitalJustice #PPROChild Global Initiative on Justice With Children

On this #WorldDayforPreventionofChildAbuse, we are shining a light on violence against children (#VAC) in detention – an overlooked group. We need coordinated, data-driven action to safeguard the rights of children in detention. 🌐 Read our latest blog that summarises findings of research on Violence Against Children in detention across the EU. Penned by child rights expert Silvia Randazzo. #DataMosaic 📑 Drawing on the expertise of researchers and justice professionals across EU member states, this study identifies both gaps and promising practices in #monitoring and #datacollection. From France’s national violence prevention plan to Finland’s multi-agency collaboration, these insights reflect the varied approaches needed to protect children from all forms of violence, especially those in most vulnerable situations. 🔴 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮, 𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. Working towards the 2030 Agenda and the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, read our latest expert blog for a deeper look into how to create safer environments for children in #detention. 🔗 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eevJbpXM 🔗 Read the full report on the EU research: https://lnkd.in/e_g66WMs  🔗Read the first part of the blog: https://lnkd.in/eGnyMwiP  

🚨 New Working Paper 🚨 Across Europe, over 10,000 children remain in detention, often hidden from view and vulnerable to unreported #violence. Our latest Working Paper, developed with contributions from Penal Reform International, Terre des hommes foundation, Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures, a partnership at the University of Strathclyde and the Global Initiative on Justice With Children, brings attention to this critical issue. 📑 This research presents recent findings on the alarming prevalence of violence experienced by children in detention facilities. It reveals significant challenges arising from inconsistent legal frameworks and critical gaps in data collection, which not only violate #children’srights but also undermine their well-being and hinder effective policy responses. With key recommendations, the paper calls for immediate, coordinated action to protect children. Every child deserves to be safe, seen and heard—and it’s time to ensure that children in detention receive the protection they need. 🔗Download the resource at https://lnkd.in/eX6_ntBv #EndVAC #SDG16 

📣 As global discussions on women’s rights progress, it is crucial to include #sexworkers’ voices and advocate for #decriminalisation and gender-sensitive legal reforms to build a more inclusive and equitable society. Join us for an important discussion on ''𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬.'' 📌 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: Opening remarks: Jérôme Mangelinckx, Global Policy Manager, Penal Reform International 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: 🔹 Isabella Cordua, Senior Researcher, Women Beyond Walls, UK/Australia (online) 🔹Lilianne Ploumen, Senior Advisor, Bureau Clara Wichmann, NL 🔹Suzanne Hoff, International Coordinator, La Strada International - NL 🔹Mischa Tydeman, Activist and person with lived experience, NL Closing remarks: Olivia Rope, Executive Director, Penal Reform International Moderation: Nathalie Dijkman-Atria, Director, Amsterdam Law Hub   📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 28 November, 17:00 - 18:30 CET 📍 Location: Amsterdam Law Hub, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 164, 1018 WV Amsterdam (hybrid event with online streaming) 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: Penal Reform International, Women Beyond Walls, Bureau Clara Wichmann, La Strada International , the Amsterdam Law Hub and the Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty and Status. 🔗𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/e8HF3YGP or scan the QR code.

🚨Don’t miss out 🚨

📢 Don’t miss out 📢 Join us for an insightful discussion on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 — a crucial side event within WO=MEN, WO=MEN, Dutch Gender Platform's campaign to strengthen feminist movements and drive change through Beijing+30 and the Beijing Platform for Action. 📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 28 November, 17:00 - 18:30 CET 📍Location: Amsterdam Law Hub, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 164, 1018 WV Amsterdam (hybrid event with online streaming) This event, organised by Penal Reform International, Women Beyond Walls, the Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty and Status, Bureau Clara Wichmann, La Strada International and the Amsterdam Law Hub, will feature powerful perspectives and lived experiences on the intersections of #poverty, #gender and #criminalisation. Expert speakers and advocates will discuss critical legal reforms to create an inclusive and equitable society for women engaged in #sexwork. 🔗 Register by clicking the link below or by scanning the QR code: https://lnkd.in/e8HF3YGP

📢 Deadline extended! 📢 The deadline to host a remote satellite event for the upcoming World Congress on Justice With Children has been extended to the 30th of November! This is a unique opportunity to organise an impactful gathering in your country or region, connecting local voices with global justice for children. Host an event tailored to your audience and contribute to the Congress’s official programme! 🌍 ⏰ New Deadline: 30 November 📚 Read the guidelines and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ePmi9CJn

📢 New Expert Blog by Noa Tamar Shoshan from RESCALED On 14 June 2024, the EU’s 27 Justice Ministers unanimously adopted landmark conclusions supporting small-scale detention, aiming to focus on social #rehabilitation and #reintegration into society. In this new blog written for PRI, Noa explores how detention houses—a community-integrated alternative to large prison institutions—can foster a fairer, greener and more inclusive future for Europe’s #justicesystems. With benefits ranging from reducing reoffending to promoting community well-being, this is a crucial step towards humane criminal justice reform. 🌍 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/dx7xCQik #CriminalJusticeReform #DetentionHouses #EUJustice #HumanRights #InclusiveJustice #Sustainability #PenalReform

🔵 In October 2024, PRI and the UN Human Rights Office co-organised a roundtable in Amman, Jordan, under the patronage of His Excellency Major General AbeidAllah Maaitah. The event gathered experts from across the Middle East and North Africa region to address overcrowding in prisons and explore practical solutions in line with the UN’s common position on imprisonment. Key discussions focused on reducing pretrial detention, post-sentence strategies and the collaborative role of #humanrights institutions. 🔗 Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/efVFGmx9 #Overcrowding #Incarceration #CriminalJustice #HumanRights #PrisonReform #prison