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The American Jail Association
A national nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting those who work in and operate US jails. Information about conferences, exchanges, videos, manager certification etc.
Amnesty International
Internationally renowned organisation for the defence of Human Rights
Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC)
The Australian Institute of Criminology is an Australian Government-operated research institute into crime and criminology. It was established in 1973 and operates under the provisions of the Criminology Research Act 1971. Based in Canberra, its primary goal is to provide information that can provide guidance in the formulation of government policy.
A national nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting those who work in and operate US jails. Information about conferences, exchanges, videos, manager certification etc.
Amnesty International
Internationally renowned organisation for the defence of Human Rights
Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC)
The Australian Institute of Criminology is an Australian Government-operated research institute into crime and criminology. It was established in 1973 and operates under the provisions of the Criminology Research Act 1971. Based in Canberra, its primary goal is to provide information that can provide guidance in the formulation of government policy.
British Institute for Human Rights
An independent self-governing charitable Institute established in 1970 to serve as a focal point for all aspects of human rights in the United Kingdom. Based at King's College London
The British Journal Of Criminology
Home Page of the leading UK Criminology Journal. Produced by Oxford University Press on behalf of The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, the site provides information about the journal's aims and editorial board, abstracts for current and past issues and subscription information.
The Butler Trust
The Butler Trust was set up as a registered charity in 1985 in memory of ‘RAB’ Butler (Lord Butler of Saffron Walden), a reforming Home Secretary, to promote and encourage positive regimes in UK prisons.
An independent self-governing charitable Institute established in 1970 to serve as a focal point for all aspects of human rights in the United Kingdom. Based at King's College London
The British Journal Of Criminology
Home Page of the leading UK Criminology Journal. Produced by Oxford University Press on behalf of The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, the site provides information about the journal's aims and editorial board, abstracts for current and past issues and subscription information.
The Butler Trust
The Butler Trust was set up as a registered charity in 1985 in memory of ‘RAB’ Butler (Lord Butler of Saffron Walden), a reforming Home Secretary, to promote and encourage positive regimes in UK prisons.
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California Coalition for Women Prisoners
Site dealing with rights for the human and civil rights of women prisoners in California, including medical care and compassionate release for terminally-ill prisoners. Hosted by Justice Net
Cambridge Institute Of Criminology
Web site of the world famous research institute at Cambridge University. Information about the Institute's staff, research, guest lectures, publications and accession lists for the Radzinowicz library. In addition the site contains a useful criminological resource guide and an excellent student page with 'jump lead' a further resource guide.
Central Intelligence Agency
Home page of the world famous CIA. Information about the organisation including its history, publications and jobs as well as links to other criminal intelligence resources
The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
Founded in 1931, ISTD is the only UK voluntary sector organisation that exists to promote the exchange of experience and understanding of all aspects of the criminal justice process. Formerly known as the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Delinquency, the Centre is attached to the School of Law at King´s College London. It is a non-campaigning membership organisation which seeks to bring together criminal justice practitioners, sentencers, policy makers and academics through a programme of conferences, courses, seminars, lectures, study visits and publications. The site contains information about the Centre, its staff, events, research, membership and publications (including the ISTD owned British Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice Matters, the in-house magazine). The site also contains an extensive links guide to criminal justice resources around the world.
Center for Sex Offender Management
The CMSO is a US government multi-agency collaboration designed to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of adult and juvenile sex offenders in the community. The site contains programme information as well as technical advice and training
Corrections Connection Network
Billed as 'The largest online resource for news and information in Corrections' this US site is a gateway to a vast number of penal related sites as well as hosting a number of penal organisations itself
Correctional Service of Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada, an agency of the Ministry of the Solicitor General of Canada is responsible for the administration of sentences of two years of more. The extensive bilingual site provides a wealth of information about programmes, publications and events
Crimestoppers International
International umbrella site for partnerships between the police and the community to catch criminals. Contains links to national and regional branches.
Site dealing with rights for the human and civil rights of women prisoners in California, including medical care and compassionate release for terminally-ill prisoners. Hosted by Justice Net
Cambridge Institute Of Criminology
Web site of the world famous research institute at Cambridge University. Information about the Institute's staff, research, guest lectures, publications and accession lists for the Radzinowicz library. In addition the site contains a useful criminological resource guide and an excellent student page with 'jump lead' a further resource guide.
Central Intelligence Agency
Home page of the world famous CIA. Information about the organisation including its history, publications and jobs as well as links to other criminal intelligence resources
The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
Founded in 1931, ISTD is the only UK voluntary sector organisation that exists to promote the exchange of experience and understanding of all aspects of the criminal justice process. Formerly known as the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Delinquency, the Centre is attached to the School of Law at King´s College London. It is a non-campaigning membership organisation which seeks to bring together criminal justice practitioners, sentencers, policy makers and academics through a programme of conferences, courses, seminars, lectures, study visits and publications. The site contains information about the Centre, its staff, events, research, membership and publications (including the ISTD owned British Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice Matters, the in-house magazine). The site also contains an extensive links guide to criminal justice resources around the world.
Center for Sex Offender Management
The CMSO is a US government multi-agency collaboration designed to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of adult and juvenile sex offenders in the community. The site contains programme information as well as technical advice and training
Corrections Connection Network
Billed as 'The largest online resource for news and information in Corrections' this US site is a gateway to a vast number of penal related sites as well as hosting a number of penal organisations itself
Correctional Service of Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada, an agency of the Ministry of the Solicitor General of Canada is responsible for the administration of sentences of two years of more. The extensive bilingual site provides a wealth of information about programmes, publications and events
Crimestoppers International
International umbrella site for partnerships between the police and the community to catch criminals. Contains links to national and regional branches.
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Dead Man Talkin'
Facinating site created by Dean a 'Death Row' inmate at San Quentin Prison, California. The site provides an insight into the death penalty and prison life through 'letters to a deadman', a regular column and artwork by Bill Noquera, a fellow Death Row inmate
Facinating site created by Dean a 'Death Row' inmate at San Quentin Prison, California. The site provides an insight into the death penalty and prison life through 'letters to a deadman', a regular column and artwork by Bill Noquera, a fellow Death Row inmate
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Ending Offending
Ending Offending is a collaborative initiative involving inmates of Northern Territory Correctional Centres in Australia which aims to address issues of drug an alcohol abuse and offending behaviour through therapeutic regimes. The site provides information about the project and its activities (arts, music, crafts, events) together with a link to the Northern Territories Correctional Service.
European Court of Human Rights:
General information about the court, cases pending, judgments and basic texts
Ending Offending is a collaborative initiative involving inmates of Northern Territory Correctional Centres in Australia which aims to address issues of drug an alcohol abuse and offending behaviour through therapeutic regimes. The site provides information about the project and its activities (arts, music, crafts, events) together with a link to the Northern Territories Correctional Service.
European Court of Human Rights:
General information about the court, cases pending, judgments and basic texts
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Fair Trials Abroad
The Fair Trials Abroad Trust (FTA) defends the rights of European Union citizens to justice outside their home countries throughout the world. FTA is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, based in London, UK. The website provides information about the work of the FTA Trust, membership and fundraising, information for law practitioners and academics and details about voluntary help.
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
US organisation advocating policies that give judges discretion in sentencing
Family and Corrections Network
The FCNetwork is for and about families of offenders. It offers information on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, prison marriage etc
Federal Bureau of Prisons
A wealth of useful information and statistics about the US prison population, including: statistical breakdowns, weekly population figures, policy statements, inmate information, and employment information reports as well as reports, articles and other documents
Federal Bureau of Prisons Library
Information about the periodicals collection and using the library as well as the ability to search the library acrhives
Finland Prison Service
Web site of the Finish Prison Service. While the majority of the web site is in Finish, it does offer a detailed English Language summary of prison administration in Finland in 1997.
The Fair Trials Abroad Trust (FTA) defends the rights of European Union citizens to justice outside their home countries throughout the world. FTA is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, based in London, UK. The website provides information about the work of the FTA Trust, membership and fundraising, information for law practitioners and academics and details about voluntary help.
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
US organisation advocating policies that give judges discretion in sentencing
Family and Corrections Network
The FCNetwork is for and about families of offenders. It offers information on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, prison marriage etc
Federal Bureau of Prisons
A wealth of useful information and statistics about the US prison population, including: statistical breakdowns, weekly population figures, policy statements, inmate information, and employment information reports as well as reports, articles and other documents
Federal Bureau of Prisons Library
Information about the periodicals collection and using the library as well as the ability to search the library acrhives
Finland Prison Service
Web site of the Finish Prison Service. While the majority of the web site is in Finish, it does offer a detailed English Language summary of prison administration in Finland in 1997.
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General Prison Statistics
The American Criminology Association's (ACA) Critical Criminology Division's Prison Information. Useful US prison statistics covering federal and state populations, women, HIV, etc.
The American Criminology Association's (ACA) Critical Criminology Division's Prison Information. Useful US prison statistics covering federal and state populations, women, HIV, etc.
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Her Majesty's Prison Inspectorate For England And Wales
The site, maintained by the Home Office, provides background information about the creation and functioning of the Prison Inspectorate, together with personnel, inspection protocol, outlines of inspection types (short and full establishment, thematic and special) and details of the inspection programme for the coming year. The site also contains full text versions of the Chief Inspector's Annual Reports. New establishment inspection reports are being put onto the site as they are published.
Her Majesty's Prison Service
The Prison Service web site (launched in May 1999) provides information about prison news, individual establishments, prison life, corporate information, assistance, statistics standing orders and the Prison Service Journal. In addition the site has frequently asked questions (FAQs), links to related sites and the ability to register with the site for e-mail notification of new developments.
HEUNI
The European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, based in Helsinki, Finland. Affiliated member of UNOJUST. Acts as a clearinghouse for European criminological research
The Home Office
The Home Office is the government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. The site contains information on the structure and workings of the Home Office, its Ministers, its constituent parts and related agencies (e.g. Constitutional and Community Policy Directorate, HM Prisons Inspectorate, the Police Research Group (PRG), the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, National Criminal Intelligence Services (NCIS) and the Prison Service) In addition, the site is fully searchable and contains full-text publications (PDF format) and press releases.
Home Office Research And Statistics Directorate (Rsd)
The Research and Statistics Directorate of the Home Office is the principle source of statistical information on the Criminal Justice System in the UK. The site provides key statistics (much in downloadable document formats) on crime, crime surveys, offenders, sentencing, prisoners, the probation service, criminal justice manpower services and expenditure, and international comparisons. In addition, there is information about recent RSD publications (e.g. Statistics Bulletins and Research Findings) and ordering details.
Howard League for Penal Reform
The Howard League for Penal Reform is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK.
Human Rights Watch
Advocacy on human rights around the world. Site contains information by regional office and well as detailed country reports
The site, maintained by the Home Office, provides background information about the creation and functioning of the Prison Inspectorate, together with personnel, inspection protocol, outlines of inspection types (short and full establishment, thematic and special) and details of the inspection programme for the coming year. The site also contains full text versions of the Chief Inspector's Annual Reports. New establishment inspection reports are being put onto the site as they are published.
Her Majesty's Prison Service
The Prison Service web site (launched in May 1999) provides information about prison news, individual establishments, prison life, corporate information, assistance, statistics standing orders and the Prison Service Journal. In addition the site has frequently asked questions (FAQs), links to related sites and the ability to register with the site for e-mail notification of new developments.
HEUNI
The European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, based in Helsinki, Finland. Affiliated member of UNOJUST. Acts as a clearinghouse for European criminological research
The Home Office
The Home Office is the government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. The site contains information on the structure and workings of the Home Office, its Ministers, its constituent parts and related agencies (e.g. Constitutional and Community Policy Directorate, HM Prisons Inspectorate, the Police Research Group (PRG), the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, National Criminal Intelligence Services (NCIS) and the Prison Service) In addition, the site is fully searchable and contains full-text publications (PDF format) and press releases.
Home Office Research And Statistics Directorate (Rsd)
The Research and Statistics Directorate of the Home Office is the principle source of statistical information on the Criminal Justice System in the UK. The site provides key statistics (much in downloadable document formats) on crime, crime surveys, offenders, sentencing, prisoners, the probation service, criminal justice manpower services and expenditure, and international comparisons. In addition, there is information about recent RSD publications (e.g. Statistics Bulletins and Research Findings) and ordering details.
Howard League for Penal Reform
The Howard League for Penal Reform is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK.
Human Rights Watch
Advocacy on human rights around the world. Site contains information by regional office and well as detailed country reports
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ICCLR International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy based in Vancouver, Canada. A joint Canadian venture affiliated with UNOJUST. Site contains useful papers and reports covering a large number of criminal justice issues.
ICPC International Centre for the Prevention of Crime -a non-governmental organisation based in Montreal, Canada. Designed to assist countries in reducing delinquency, violence and insecurity. Affiliated member of UNOJUST. Multi-lingual site provides technical assistance, a best practice bureau, an exchange of expertise and tools for raising awareness.
ILANUD United Nations Latin American Institute for Crime Prevention and Treatment of Offenders based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Affiliated to UNOJUST. Acts as a clearinghouse for Latin American criminological research and activities.
Independent Monitoring BoardsIndependent Monitoring Boards (formerly called 'Boards of Visitors') provide lay oversight of prisons and immigration removal centres.
Inmate Classified Inmate classified forms a gateway for resources for and about inmates. These include: inmate's homepages, classified adds, a writers corner and a front desk and prison issues section for topical discussion.
International Forum on Education in Correctional Settings - Australia (IFECSA)The Melbourne IFEPS Centre was established in February, 1992, following discussions among academics involved in the area of correctional education in different countries who had made informal contact through conferences arranged by the Correctional Education Association (U.S.), and the European Prison Education Association.
International Justice Statistics The US Department of Justice's gateway to criminal justice datasets online. Sources are listed under: The United Nations, Social Science Data Archives, International Web Sites and National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. The place to start looking for statistics.
ISISC International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences based in Siracusa, Italy. Basic site offering background and activity information. Affiliated member of UNOJUST.
ICPC International Centre for the Prevention of Crime -a non-governmental organisation based in Montreal, Canada. Designed to assist countries in reducing delinquency, violence and insecurity. Affiliated member of UNOJUST. Multi-lingual site provides technical assistance, a best practice bureau, an exchange of expertise and tools for raising awareness.
ILANUD United Nations Latin American Institute for Crime Prevention and Treatment of Offenders based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Affiliated to UNOJUST. Acts as a clearinghouse for Latin American criminological research and activities.
Independent Monitoring BoardsIndependent Monitoring Boards (formerly called 'Boards of Visitors') provide lay oversight of prisons and immigration removal centres.
Inmate Classified Inmate classified forms a gateway for resources for and about inmates. These include: inmate's homepages, classified adds, a writers corner and a front desk and prison issues section for topical discussion.
International Forum on Education in Correctional Settings - Australia (IFECSA)The Melbourne IFEPS Centre was established in February, 1992, following discussions among academics involved in the area of correctional education in different countries who had made informal contact through conferences arranged by the Correctional Education Association (U.S.), and the European Prison Education Association.
International Justice Statistics The US Department of Justice's gateway to criminal justice datasets online. Sources are listed under: The United Nations, Social Science Data Archives, International Web Sites and National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. The place to start looking for statistics.
ISISC International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences based in Siracusa, Italy. Basic site offering background and activity information. Affiliated member of UNOJUST.
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Journal of Prisoners on Prisons A prisoner written, academically-oriented Canadian journal for the purpose of bringing the knowledge and experience of the incarcerated to bear upon more academic arguments and concerns and to inform the public. Issue contents and editorials with growing full text archive.
Justice Behind the WallsThis site is dedicated to the protection and advancement of human rights in Canadian prisons and to promote a culture of respect for the Rule of Law behind prison walls.
Justice Behind the WallsThis site is dedicated to the protection and advancement of human rights in Canadian prisons and to promote a culture of respect for the Rule of Law behind prison walls.
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NACRO The National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders strives to provide a safer society: where all individuals feel they belong (and human rights and dignity are respected);where resources are used constructively, fairly and effectively to reduce crime (and repair the fabric of society) and where those who do offend are dealt with in ways most likely to reduce further offending, repair relationships and encourage re-integration´. The site is still being developed.
National Association for Youth Justice (UK) Informative with useful links for those interested in juvenile and youth justice.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Enormous US criminal justice information gateway provided by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, a multi-agency body. Information and statistics for all criminal justice agencies.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data Searchable US statistical data maintained by the Centre for Political Studies in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.
National Institute of CorrectionsAn offshoot of the U.S. Department of Justice, providing assistance to Federal, State, and local corrections agencies working with adult offenders. Includes downloadable publications and information about intergovernmental partnerships.
National Institute of Justice Research and development agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. Information about current and past research as well as sponsorship.
The Northern Ireland Office Governmental information about Northern Ireland. Site includes information about security, the police, criminal justice, prisons, and the Forensic Science Agency.
Northern Ireland Prison ServiceThe site contains basic information about the Northern Ireland Prison Service structure, the prison population, establishment regimes, and details about the four Northern Ireland establishments in the prison estate (The Maze, Maghaberry, Magilligan and Hydebank Wood). No contact information is provided although visitors might contact the Northern Ireland Information Office
National Association for Youth Justice (UK) Informative with useful links for those interested in juvenile and youth justice.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Enormous US criminal justice information gateway provided by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, a multi-agency body. Information and statistics for all criminal justice agencies.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data Searchable US statistical data maintained by the Centre for Political Studies in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.
National Institute of CorrectionsAn offshoot of the U.S. Department of Justice, providing assistance to Federal, State, and local corrections agencies working with adult offenders. Includes downloadable publications and information about intergovernmental partnerships.
National Institute of Justice Research and development agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. Information about current and past research as well as sponsorship.
The Northern Ireland Office Governmental information about Northern Ireland. Site includes information about security, the police, criminal justice, prisons, and the Forensic Science Agency.
Northern Ireland Prison ServiceThe site contains basic information about the Northern Ireland Prison Service structure, the prison population, establishment regimes, and details about the four Northern Ireland establishments in the prison estate (The Maze, Maghaberry, Magilligan and Hydebank Wood). No contact information is provided although visitors might contact the Northern Ireland Information Office
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Observatori del Sistema Penal I Els Drets HumansOSPDH investigates the reaction of European penal systems to a range of social problems, and also how best to maintain the human rights that are threatened by variosu forms of social exclusion. Their site is available in English, Spanish and Catalan.
Office for National Statistics Social and economic statistics for the UK, with links to statistical sources around the world.
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Contains a database of State reports and committees set up to monitor the principal international rights treaties with key word search facility.
Oxford Centre For Criminological Research The Oxford Centre for Criminological Research has played a long standing role in influencing UK criminal justice policy through research. In addition to information about the centre, its staff, seminars, publications, and a guide to legal resources on the web, the site also includes information about the Probation Studies Unit.
Office for National Statistics Social and economic statistics for the UK, with links to statistical sources around the world.
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Contains a database of State reports and committees set up to monitor the principal international rights treaties with key word search facility.
Oxford Centre For Criminological Research The Oxford Centre for Criminological Research has played a long standing role in influencing UK criminal justice policy through research. In addition to information about the centre, its staff, seminars, publications, and a guide to legal resources on the web, the site also includes information about the Probation Studies Unit.
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Parents and Children Together, Inc.A non-profit organization established in 1984 to preserve and strengthen families of incarcerated persons. PACT's primary objective is to prevent the incarceration of future generations by encouraging stronger, more healthy families. Site provides background and contact information.
Penal Reform InternationalFormed in 1989 by members from 17 countries, Penal Reform International (PRI) has three principal objectives: to promote humane treatment of offenders according to the international instruments; to eliminate racial, class and ethnic discrimination in penal measures; to reduce the use of prison throughout the world and to replace prison whenever possible by constructive alternatives that are meaningful to victims and; to abolish the death penalty. The bi-lingual site (in French and English) provides information about PRI's activities, a library of articles from past PRI newsletters and contact details.
Prison Libraries GroupThe Prison Libraries Group consists of members of CILIP concerned with the provision of library services to penal establishments within the UK and serves as a focus to such staff, who could otherwise feel isolated owing to the nature of their working environment. The Site includes basic background information, including details of the Prison Library Journal.
Prison Reform TrustPRT offers advice and information to prisoners, their families, prison and probation staff, the legal profession, students, academics and interested members of the public and carries out research on all aspects of prison.
Prisoners Abroad Prisoners Abroad aims to provide information, advice and support to British people detained overseas, their families and friends, and to released prisoners trying to re-establish themselves in society. The site provides information about the organisation and the help it may offer with case study examples and a newsletter.
The Prisons HandbookInternet site of the definitive guide to Prisons in the UK (the 10th edition of which was published December 2006). Edited by Mark Leech, a former inmate and award winning author, the site provides extracts of the handbook, press releases and links to UK internet resources. In addition the site hosts the Institute of Prison Law, the prison law training organization accredited by the Law Society and the Bar Council.
Prisons & Probation Ombudsman The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is appointed by the Home Secretary and investigates complaints from prisoners and those subject to probation supervision, or those upon whom reports have been written. The Ombudsman is completely independent of both the Prison Service and the National Probation Service (NPS). The current Ombudsman is Stephen Shaw, and a team of assistants, investigators and other staff supports him.
Penal Reform InternationalFormed in 1989 by members from 17 countries, Penal Reform International (PRI) has three principal objectives: to promote humane treatment of offenders according to the international instruments; to eliminate racial, class and ethnic discrimination in penal measures; to reduce the use of prison throughout the world and to replace prison whenever possible by constructive alternatives that are meaningful to victims and; to abolish the death penalty. The bi-lingual site (in French and English) provides information about PRI's activities, a library of articles from past PRI newsletters and contact details.
Prison Libraries GroupThe Prison Libraries Group consists of members of CILIP concerned with the provision of library services to penal establishments within the UK and serves as a focus to such staff, who could otherwise feel isolated owing to the nature of their working environment. The Site includes basic background information, including details of the Prison Library Journal.
Prison Reform TrustPRT offers advice and information to prisoners, their families, prison and probation staff, the legal profession, students, academics and interested members of the public and carries out research on all aspects of prison.
Prisoners Abroad Prisoners Abroad aims to provide information, advice and support to British people detained overseas, their families and friends, and to released prisoners trying to re-establish themselves in society. The site provides information about the organisation and the help it may offer with case study examples and a newsletter.
The Prisons HandbookInternet site of the definitive guide to Prisons in the UK (the 10th edition of which was published December 2006). Edited by Mark Leech, a former inmate and award winning author, the site provides extracts of the handbook, press releases and links to UK internet resources. In addition the site hosts the Institute of Prison Law, the prison law training organization accredited by the Law Society and the Bar Council.
Prisons & Probation Ombudsman The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is appointed by the Home Secretary and investigates complaints from prisoners and those subject to probation supervision, or those upon whom reports have been written. The Ombudsman is completely independent of both the Prison Service and the National Probation Service (NPS). The current Ombudsman is Stephen Shaw, and a team of assistants, investigators and other staff supports him.
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Raoul Wallenberg InstituteThe Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an independent academic institution. The mission of the Institute is to promote universal respect for human rights and humanitarian law by means of research, academic education, dissemination and institutional development.
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SACRO SACRO - Safeguarding Communities, Reducing Offending - is a Scottish voluntary organisation offering criminal justice services, community mediation, and policy development.
Scarman Centre for the Study of Public Order Research centre at the University of Leicester, UK, established in 1987 to undertake research, teaching and professional training in the study of public disorder, crime and punishment, policing, crime prevention and security management, and associated fields.
The Scottish GovernmentGovernmental information about Scotland. Site includes links to other Scottish departments, consultation documents and reports.
Scottish Prison ServiceEstablished in April 1993 as an executive agency of The Scottish Office, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is headed by a Chief Executive and has responsibility for the 22 establishments in Scotland. The web site provides information about individual establishments, the prison population, operations, frequently asked questions factsheets, visits and research. In addition the site provides links to related Scottish resources on the web.
Smart JusticeSmartJustice campaigns for more alternatives to custody and promotes initiatives that are effective in changing offenders' behaviour, stopping crime before it starts and tackling the causes of crime for adults and young people.
South African Department of Correctional ServicesThe site contains information about the structure, history, and administration of the South African Department of Corrections together with Department's the annual report, information about private sector involvement and links to related sites.
Stop Prisoner RapeLos Angeles based organisation committed to combating the rape of male and female prisoners and to helping survivors of jailhouse rape. Includes background information, survivors studies, arcticles, lectures, law and comments
Scarman Centre for the Study of Public Order Research centre at the University of Leicester, UK, established in 1987 to undertake research, teaching and professional training in the study of public disorder, crime and punishment, policing, crime prevention and security management, and associated fields.
The Scottish GovernmentGovernmental information about Scotland. Site includes links to other Scottish departments, consultation documents and reports.
Scottish Prison ServiceEstablished in April 1993 as an executive agency of The Scottish Office, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is headed by a Chief Executive and has responsibility for the 22 establishments in Scotland. The web site provides information about individual establishments, the prison population, operations, frequently asked questions factsheets, visits and research. In addition the site provides links to related Scottish resources on the web.
Smart JusticeSmartJustice campaigns for more alternatives to custody and promotes initiatives that are effective in changing offenders' behaviour, stopping crime before it starts and tackling the causes of crime for adults and young people.
South African Department of Correctional ServicesThe site contains information about the structure, history, and administration of the South African Department of Corrections together with Department's the annual report, information about private sector involvement and links to related sites.
Stop Prisoner RapeLos Angeles based organisation committed to combating the rape of male and female prisoners and to helping survivors of jailhouse rape. Includes background information, survivors studies, arcticles, lectures, law and comments
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Tihar Prison Complex Tihar Jail Complex in New Delhi is one of the largest prison complexes in the world. It comprises of five prisons in the Tihar Complex with a total population of around 10,000 prisoners at any given point of time. The site provides information about the prisons' correctional philosphy, history, infrastructure, and work.
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UNAFEI Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, based in Tokyo, Japan. Basic site offering background and activity information. Site hosted by UNOJUST as an affiliated organisation.
UNAFRI United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders based in Kampala, Uganda. Affiliated to UNOJUST. Acts as a clearinghouse for African criminological research and activities.
UNICRI United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute based in Rome, Italy. Affiliated to UNOJUST. Organisation to encourage the formulation and implementation of improved policies in the field of crime prevention and control. Information about activities, publications and projects.
United Kingdom Parliament Home page of the UK parliament with parliamentary archives and a searchable publications list.
UNNIJ United Nations National Institute of Justice based in Washington DC, USA. UNOJUST host. Research arm of the US Department of Justice.
US Department of Justice Home page of the US Government department.
The Unit for the Arts and OffendersInformation about the unit based in the Centre for Research an Social Policy, University of Loughborough. Contains useful links to related resources.
United Nations Statistical and Research sourcesAn extremely useful list of global online statistical databases and research libraries.
United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems Downloadable formats of each of the UN World Crime Surveys.
United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)United Nations peacekeeping is a unique and dynamic instrument developed by the UN as a way to help countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace.
UnlockLaunched in September 1998, UNLOCK is the only organisation operated by ex-offenders for ex-offenders in the United Kingdom. Membership is open to all those who have been convicted of offences in UK courts. The purpose of Unlock is to provide an educated voice for ex-offenders in debates, to lobby for effective policies for dealing with those in custody, to argue for better pre-release courses, to achieve more realistic rehabilitation in the community, and effective legislation to help ex-offenders to make a fresh start. The web site , maintained as part of the Prisons Handbook site, provides background and joining information (including associate membership for non-offenders) together with details of Unlock's activities
UNAFRI United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders based in Kampala, Uganda. Affiliated to UNOJUST. Acts as a clearinghouse for African criminological research and activities.
UNICRI United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute based in Rome, Italy. Affiliated to UNOJUST. Organisation to encourage the formulation and implementation of improved policies in the field of crime prevention and control. Information about activities, publications and projects.
United Kingdom Parliament Home page of the UK parliament with parliamentary archives and a searchable publications list.
UNNIJ United Nations National Institute of Justice based in Washington DC, USA. UNOJUST host. Research arm of the US Department of Justice.
US Department of Justice Home page of the US Government department.
The Unit for the Arts and OffendersInformation about the unit based in the Centre for Research an Social Policy, University of Loughborough. Contains useful links to related resources.
United Nations Statistical and Research sourcesAn extremely useful list of global online statistical databases and research libraries.
United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems Downloadable formats of each of the UN World Crime Surveys.
United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)United Nations peacekeeping is a unique and dynamic instrument developed by the UN as a way to help countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace.
UnlockLaunched in September 1998, UNLOCK is the only organisation operated by ex-offenders for ex-offenders in the United Kingdom. Membership is open to all those who have been convicted of offences in UK courts. The purpose of Unlock is to provide an educated voice for ex-offenders in debates, to lobby for effective policies for dealing with those in custody, to argue for better pre-release courses, to achieve more realistic rehabilitation in the community, and effective legislation to help ex-offenders to make a fresh start. The web site , maintained as part of the Prisons Handbook site, provides background and joining information (including associate membership for non-offenders) together with details of Unlock's activities
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World Organisation Against TortureSite contains a list of programmes and publications as well as information about its children's programme, including urgent appeals on behalf of childrenm, assistance to child victims and reports on the Rights of the Child.
Women in PrisonWomen in Prison (WIP) is a charity working with women at risk of going to prison, in prison and after release to promote their resettlement, personal development, education and training.
Women in PrisonWomen in Prison (WIP) is a charity working with women at risk of going to prison, in prison and after release to promote their resettlement, personal development, education and training.
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YAHOO! Correction and RehabilitationThe world famous internet directory's prison links
