Nacro comments on Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review into the criminal courts.
Today (13.01.2026), we respond to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons report on reading in prisons. We welcome the report’s findings and Charlie Taylor’s call for prisons to learn from the best examples of literacy education in prisons.
News that “Prison deaths hit highest 12-month total this century” (30 October) should be a wake-up call. This year there have been 411 deaths in custody– almost a quarter self-inflicted, up 9% on the previous year. This reflects a system failing to keep people safe and should be a concern for everyone in our communities.
We are delighted to announce that Enver Solomon will be joining Nacro as Chief Executive in March 2026. Enver will be taking the place of Campbell Robb, who recently moved on to run the Canal and River Trust after six years.
After being released from prison, Carl had nowhere to call home and was sofa-surfing. His children were in his parents’ care until he could find stable, suitable accommodation. Carl was working with children’s services and Nacro’s Accommodation Advice and Support Services to find the right place to live so he could get back on his feet.
Helen Dyson, Interim Chief Executive of Nacro, responds to critical safety concerns at HMP Leeds as reported in today’s (21.20.2025) HMIP report.
Helen Dyson, Interim Chief Executive at Nacro, responds to announcement that numbers of young people who are NEET may hit 1 million.
We’re proud to announce the official opening of our brand-new Nacro Education Stoke-on-Trent Centre, which opened its doors on 29th September 2025. Read more.
Helen Dyson, Interim CEO of Nacro, responds to the recent announcement of cuts to education and training provision in prisons.
World Homeless Day aims to raise awareness of the needs of people currently experiencing homelessness and promote support in local communities. This article explores the experiences of people being released from prison into homelessness and the efforts underway to address the growing issue.
