Less crime
We explore the evidence and find solutions that prevent people becoming victims of crime.
Our work →Safer communities
We promote common-sense approaches that guide people away from trouble and make towns and cities safer places to live.
Our journey →Fewer people in prison
We campaign for better justice that helps people to unlock their potential and move forward to a brighter future.
Our vision →This week there are 80,360 people in prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales. Sensible steps to reduce this number would make communities safer, by easing pressure on the system and enabling more people in trouble to get the support they need to move on from crime.
Find out more about our work
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Crime, Justice and the Human Condition
We have issued a call for papers and posters for our two-day conference to be held at Keble College, University of Oxford on 13–14 September 2022
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Lecture held in memory of Lord Parmoor
Our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber QC (Hon.) delivered this year’s Parmoor Lecture on 19 May 2022.
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Briefings and submissions
We are often consulted when policy-makers need expert advice. Read our briefings and submissions.
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Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms
The Commission will lead in developing our understanding of, and ability to respond to, the links between problem gambling and crime.
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Community Awards 2022 open for nominations
Every year, the Howard League presents awards to successful community projects that help turn lives around and reduce crime.
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Work with us
Find out about vacancies in our staff team and how you can apply.
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Legal advice
Our lawyers provide expert legal advice to anyone aged under 21 in prison.
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Children and policing
The Howard League has been working with police forces in England and Wales to keep as many boys and girls as possible out of the criminal justice system.
Latest blog posts
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30 May 2022
Howard League Community Awards 2022
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26 May 2022
‘Son of a convict’ – law, human rights and the politics of punishment
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26 May 2022
The prison system after Covid-19
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6 May 2022
Young people’s experiences of prison during the pandemic