Advocacy

IPRT is an advocacy organisation.

Advocacy means speaking up on behalf of people who may not have a voice themselves. IPRT speaks up for everyone in the penal system, with particular emphasis on promoting prisoners’ access to basic human rights.

Our advocacy is based on research and evidence-led policies. We work hard to make sure that those who are making policy-decisions are aware of and informed by our research.

In 2009-10, we have identified 10 key issues on which to concentrate our research and campaign work. In the coming months, we will be looking for your help to disseminate our research and raise awareness of our policy positions.

Your involvement can greatly help us to convince policy decision-makers that penal reform has wider support. To get involved in our campaigns and lobbying, please contact communications@iprt.ie