Howard League for Penal Reform

The Howard League for Penal Reform is a UK-based organization that advocates for humane and effective criminal justice policies. Founded in 1866, it works to improve conditions for prisoners, promote alternatives to incarceration, and support reform efforts that focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. The League engages in research, policy development, and public education to promote fair, just, and evidence-based approaches to sentencing and prison management. Its goal is to create a justice system that is more humane, reduces reoffending, and better serves society by addressing the root causes of crime.