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PRT seeks to influence policy makers by gathering, analysing and publishing the facts about prisons; promoting good practice and celebrating success; understanding the realities but seeing the possibilities.

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February 2026 What makes a progressive regime? Experiences of progressive regimes and opportunities for improvement This report by the Building Futures Working Group at HMP Warren Hill presents findings from surveys ... What makes a progressive regime? Experiences of progressive regimes and opportunities for improvement
December 2025 A Measure of Hope? How purpose, meaning and fulfilment can ease the harms of long-term imprisonment This report by Kimmett Edgar, Claudia Vince and Rachel O’Brien draws on the voices of 123 peop... A Measure of Hope? How purpose, meaning and fulfilment can ease the harms of long-term imprisonment
November 2025 The Long Stretch 2: The emotional impact of long-term imprisonment on loved ones This report by Ruth Woolsey follows consultation with 27 people: 24 who have loved ones serving long... The Long Stretch 2: The emotional impact of long-term imprisonment on loved ones
August 2025 Release from long-term imprisonment This report, written by Dr Ailie Rennie, in partnership with PRT’s Building Futures programme,... Release from long-term imprisonment
November 2024 Who cares? A consultation on ageing and lost milestones in prison by HMP Rye Hill Building Futures Network Group The Building Futures Network, launched in 2021, explores the challenges faced by prisoners serving l... Who cares? A consultation on ageing and lost milestones in prison by HMP Rye Hill Building Futures Network Group
November 2024 A Long Stretch This report, based on a consultation with 133 men and women between the age of 18 and 75, serving lo... A Long Stretch
September 2024 Growing old and dying inside This report, authored by Dr Jane Price in partnership with the Prison Reform Trust’s Building ... Growing old and dying inside
April 2024 Invisible Women: Progression The third briefing in our ‘Invisible Women’ series puts a spotlight on progression. Invisible Women: Progression
February 2023 Progression within a prison: A report by HMP Rye Hill Building Futures Working Group The Building Futures Network was launched in 2021 to explore the challenges faced by prisoners servi... Progression within a prison: A report by HMP Rye Hill Building Futures Working Group
October 2022 Making Progress? What progression means for people serving the longest sentences This report presents the findings of a prisoner consultation carried out by PRT’s Building Futures... Making Progress? What progression means for people serving the longest sentences
November 2021 Invisible Women: Understanding women’s experiences of long-term imprisonment Most women received into prison are serving short prison sentences of less than 12 months. However, ... Invisible Women: Understanding women’s experiences of long-term imprisonment
October 2021 Long-term prisoners: the facts The last 20 years has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people serving long prison sentences... Long-term prisoners: the facts