Nacro responds to the introduction of the Sentencing Reforms, introduced by Government today (02.09.2025).
On the 28th of January, Nacro and Lord Blunkett hosted a parliamentary reception at the House of Lords to mark 50 years of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The event was a significant moment to reflect on the impact of this landmark legislation and the continued need for reform to support people with criminal records in rebuilding their lives.
Members of Nacro’s Justice ExChange came together with a range of people with lived experience at Oxford Brookes University in February 2025 as part of a lived experience project with Grow Transform Belong which aims to ensure that people who have lived experience are treated fairly, feel included and are supported in their work.
Today HMIP have published a report on the state of womens’ prisons, highlighting the ways in which the prison system is failing women. Our CEO Campbell Robb responds to the report, highlighting how the conditions are having a detrimental impact on the mental health of those inside and broader repercussions for the children and families of women in prison.Â
Today’s Youth Justice statistics reveals that the number of children sent to prison has increased by 21% compared to the previous year, rising from 546 to 660, a four-year high.
Today the Ministry of Justice have released new statistics on Safety in Custody in prisons across England and Wales. The data reveals:
Story of Jessica’s problems with healthcare in prison and issues accessing her medication
The Ministry of Justice have today announced the launch of the Women’s Justice Board with the aim to cut crime and reduce the number of vulnerable women being sent to prison. Read our full statement
We share our thoughts on the latest inspection reports from HMP Manchester and HMP Long Lartin. Find out more.
Closure notice for Nacro Education Centres: Leeds, Longton and Sheffield following adverse weather conditions.
We respond to the government’s new Prison Capacity Strategy which outlines a new 10-year plan for increasing prison capacity. Read more.
