Howard League for Penal Reform

The Howard League for Penal Reform is a charity working for less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison.

Established in 1866 and named after the prison reformer John Howard, the charity was at the forefront of the campaign to abolish capital punishment and helped to create the probation service.

Today, through research, campaigning and legal work, and with the support of our members, we discover and promote solutions that deliver better justice and prevent people becoming victims of crime.

Everything we do is aimed at reducing the harm caused by crime and punishment, and at building a safer and fairer society for all.