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
10 point plan: Protecting the procedural rights of children in the digitalisation of justice
This 10-point plan provides practical guidance on safeguarding the procedural rights of children in the digitalisation of justice systems, with a particular focus on remote hearings. It sets out clear and evidence-based recommendations to ensure that digital tools do not risk or violate children’s rights, including the right to a fair trial, meaningful participation, privacy and legal representation. […]
Languages: English, French, Romanian, Spanish
Report
Upholding children’s rights in remote hearings in child justice systems: Lessons from four jurisdictions (Ireland, Romania, Spain, Ukraine)
This research was carried out within the framework of the “Protecting Procedural Rights of Children in the Digital Age” project, funded by the European Union’s Justice (JUST) Programme, implemented by Penal Reform International and Terre des hommes Romania and Hungary, and Fundación Tierra de Hombres España. The project seeks to deepen understanding of how children’s […]
Languages: English
External Resource
2025 Global declaration on advancing child-centred justice
Declaration on Advancing Child-Centred Justice 2025
Languages: English
Annual Report
Annual report 2024
PRI’s Annual Report 2024 highlights our work worldwide, with evidence-based programmes advancing fair, effective and human rights-based criminal justice systems.
Languages: English
Report
Global Prison Trends 2025
2025 edition of Global Prison Trends, flagship annual report with data-driven analysis of key developments in prisons worldwide.
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Report
Ending violence against children in detention in the EU
This Working Paper on violence against children in EU detention facilities highlights urgent gaps in data and inconsistent legal protections. With nine key recommendations, it calls for harmonised practices to protect children’s rights and well-being.
Languages: English
Annual Report
Annual Report 2023
The 2023 annual report highlights our global efforts in justice reform, focusing on vulnerable communities and strategic goals.
Languages: English
Annual Report
Annual Report 2022
This Annual Report outlines the impact of our work and achievements in 2022, including: In 2022 we supported national authorities, civil society and other stakeholders across 15 countries in five regions to bring change so that ultimately the human rights of people in contact with criminal justice systems are better protected. We put people at […]
Languages: English
Report
Global Prison Trends annual series
Global Prison Trends is PRI's annual flagship series. Published every year since 2015, the series identifies topical developments and challenges in criminal justice and prison policy and practice, and contributes to the monitoring of crime trends and operations of criminal justice systems.
Languages: English