IPRT Publications
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.
“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.
White Paper on Crime
14th April 2010
The current White Paper on crime: description of the process and IPRT submissions.
The Whitaker Committee Report 20 Years On: Lessons Learned or Lessons Forgotten?
25th July 2007
A review of the findings of the 1985 Whitaker Committee Report in light of present-day debates on criminal justice and prisons in Ireland.
IPRT Public Opinion Poll on Attitudes towards Prison
5th April 2007
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.
Alternatives to Custody in Ireland Report
15th June 2006
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.
Immigration-related detention in Ireland
30th November 2005
A research report by Mark Kelly of Human Rights Consultants for the Irish Refugee Council, Irish Penal Reform Trust and Immigrant Council of Ireland.
Inspecting Private Prisons
24th August 2005
An evidence-based critique of the Prison Inspector's call to introduce private prisons in Ireland. (2005)
Sentencing in the District Courts, 2003
7th January 2005
In June 2003, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) undertook a research study on patterns of sentencing in the Dublin District Court.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Annual Report 2003-04
22nd April 2004
The IPRT's 2003-04 Annual Report was published at our Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2004.
