Model for Reform
‘Going to prison would have been a big problem as I have lots of people who depend on me.’ ‘My granddaughter, who I take care of, became pregnant when I was in custody and has now left school, and I am blamed for this.’ (Voices of women interviewed within the project). The emotional, social and economic consequences […]
Languages: English
Training
As part of a pioneering, multifaceted project that focused on the experiences of women completing non-custodial sentences in Kenya, a half-day workshop for probation officers and relevant stakeholders was produced. The module aims to sensitise stakeholders regarding the specific background and situation of women offenders, and demonstrate how social enquiries, pre-sentence reports and the supervision of community sanctions […]
Languages: English
Guidelines
Following a pioneering, multifaceted project that focused on the experiences of women completing non-custodial sentences in Kenya, the structure and guidelines for social enquiries and pre-sentence reports were amended to incorporate a gender-sensitive approach. The guidelines were produced using feedback from relevant stakeholders, as well as probation offices in two pilot locations in Kenya (Kisumu and Nakuru).
Languages: English
Model for Reform
The model for reform documents the overall experiences and findings of a pioneering, multifaceted project that focused on the experiences of women completing non-custodial sentences in Kenya. It lays out 10 key steps to take when replicating the project in an international context, in order to introduce a gender-sensitive approach to non-custodial sentences.
Languages: English
Annual Report
PRI’s Annual Report 2016 outlines the impact of our work and achievements over the past year. Highlights in 2016 included: Continued global promotion of the Nelson Mandela Rules (the revised Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of prisoners), with our regional offices holding workshops and training on the rules in a number of countries. In collaboration with the UK […]
Languages: English
Training
These Handbooks for NGOs, lawyers and judges were developed within a project on probation in Tunisia, funded by the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The ‘NGO Handbook on Probation and Crime Prevention’ follows up on a series of training workshops and debates on the importance of restorative justice and alternative sanctions for […]
Languages: English
Briefing
This joint advocacy note has been prepared by PRI with the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) for the 26th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (22 to 26 May 2017). In the note, IDPC and PRI identify key aspects of the 2016 UNGASS on drugs Outcome Document that are relevant to the work […]
Languages: English
Report
PRI has launched its annual flagship publication, Global Prison Trends 2017, at the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Global Prison Trends 2017 is the third edition in our annual Global Prison Trends series, which identifies topical developments and challenges in criminal justice and prison policy and practice. It is published in collaboration with the Thailand […]
Languages: English
Report
В течение 2015 – 2016 годов PRI, совместно с членами региональных общественных наблюдательных комиссий (ОНК), провела независимый мониторинг по изучению ситуации и условий содержания в местах принудительного заключения правонарушителей с особыми нуждами (женщины, женщины с детьми, несовершеннолетние, люди с ограниченными возможностями) в 20 регионах России. Мониторинг проводился с августа по октябрь 2015 года. Всего наблюдатели […]
Languages: Russian
Training
This training resource has been designed to support stakeholders to put the UN Bangkok Rules on women offenders and prisoners into practice. It draws on global good practice and research findings to provide practical guidance, using exercises and case studies. At the end of the ten modules, you will have the tools and knowledge to design […]
Languages: English