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"Picking Up the Pieces": The Rights and Needs of Children and Families Affected by Imprisonment 19th November 2012 PDF documents

This IPRT research report details the rights, needs and experiences of families and children of prisoners. It follows extensive consultations with children, families, support services and relevant agencies. Read more

Deaths in Prison Custody: Information for Families & Others Affected 29th June 2012

A booklet designed to provide some information about what may happen after a person dies in prison and what the law requires in these circumstances. It also includes details of organisations who can provide further information and/or assistance in dealing with this time of grief. Read more

Your Rights as a Prisoner | BOOKLET 30th March 2012

This booklet aims to help prisoners understand the rights they have while in prison. It is written in everyday language and is informative and easy to use. Read more

From Justice to Welfare: The Case for Investment in Prevention and Early Intervention 23rd September 2010

A report by Candy Murphy, commissioned by IPRT, Barnardos and IAYPIC, outlining the evidence in favour of shifting resources from the criminal justice system to a system which ensures social justice. Read more

“It’s like stepping on a landmine…” - Reintegration of Prisoners in Ireland 24th May 2010

This report from IPRT assesses the current provision of reintegration services and support for prisoners before and after their release from prison, identifies key systemic failures, and makes 14 clear recommendations for necessary improvements. Read more

White Paper on Crime 14th April 2010 Word documents

The current White Paper on crime: description of the process and IPRT submissions. Read more

Detention of Children: International Standards and Best Practice 30th November 2009 PDF documents

A research report from IPRT on the application and implementation of international human rights standards to children detention in Ireland, and how the aims enshrined in these standards can be best achieved in the Irish context. Read more

Whitaker Committee Report 20 Years On

The Whitaker Committee Report 20 Years On: Lessons Learned or Lessons Forgotten? 25th July 2007 PDF documents

A review of the findings of the 1985 Whitaker Committee Report in light of present-day debates on criminal justice and prisons in Ireland. Read more

IPRT Public Opinion Poll on Attitudes towards Prison 5th April 2007 PDF documents

A TNS/MRBI poll commissioned by the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) which interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults during January 2007 in order to gauge public opinion on a range of issues related to the prison system. Read more

Alternatives to Custody in Ireland Report 15th June 2006 PDF documents

Alternatives to Custody in Ireland is a report by Dr. Mairead Seymour, commissioned by Business in the Community Ireland and produced in partnership with IPRT. Read more

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