Report
Global Prison Trends 2026
Global Prison Trends 2026 is the twelfth edition of the flagship annual publication providing a data-driven analysis of key developments in prison systems worldwide.
Languages: English
Resources listing
Guidelines
Corruption in prisons: a guide for detention monitors
Corruption poses a significant challenge in criminal justice systems globally, impacting the human rights of prisoners and the effective administration of justice. Prisons, due to their opaque nature, inherent power imbalances and limited oversight, are particularly vulnerable to corruption. This can manifest in various forms, from petty bribery to large-scale misappropriation of funds and sexual […]
Languages: English
Brochure
A five-year Strategy: Criminal justice reform with human rights at its core
PRI launches a new five-year strategy for 2024-28 focusing on rehabilitation, human rights and reducing criminalisation.
Languages: English
Public Statement
The Cape Declaration on Decriminalising Poverty and Status
The Cape Declaration on Decriminalising Poverty and Status was drafted and adopted by consensus by the participants of the convening of the Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty and Status, of which PRI is part of, held in Stellenbosch, South Africa between 27 and 29 September 2022. The Cape Declaration calls attention to, and requests urgent, comprehensive and global action […]
Languages: Arabic, English, French, Portuguese
Annual Report
Annual Report 2020
PRI’s Annual Report outlines the impact of our work and achievements in 2020 nationally, regionally and internationally. Highlights in 2020 included: Publication of the Global Prison Trends Report 2020, in partnership with the Thailand Institute of Justice (our annual flagship publication); When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, PRI respond swiftly, releasing analysis and recommendations on the effects of the […]
Languages: English
Briefing
Fragile and conflict-affected settings: Prisons and criminal justice systems
A policy briefing on criminal justice systems with case studies on Yemen and the Central African Republic for the international community and national authorities to improve responses in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Languages: English, French
Annual Report
Annual Report 2019
PRI’s Annual Report outlines the impact of our work and achievements in 2019 nationally, regionally and internationally. Highlights in 2019 included: Publication of the Global Prison Trends Report 2019, in partnership with the Thailand Institute of Justice (our annual flagship publication); PRI celebrated its 30th anniversary and launched its 2020-2023 strategy, alongside its new visual profile, which itself […]
Languages: English
Event
Webinar launch of Global Prison Trends 2020
Prisons and justice systems are facing unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 global pandemic. At this launch event for PRI’s report, Global Prison Trends 2020, international leaders and experts addressed chronic issues that have led to this human rights and public health crisis with people in prison being so vulnerable – and critically, questioned how […]
Languages: English
Brochure
2020-2023 Strategy for Penal Reform International
This year PRI is celebrating 30 years of accomplishments in developing and promoting fair and effective criminal justice systems across the world. Today, we set our trajectory for the coming decade, launching our new strategy for 2020-2023.
Languages: English
Report
Policy Document Analysis – Disciplinary Proceedings in Prison – დისციპლინური საქმისწარმოება პენიტენციურ სისტემაში
Languages: English, Georgian