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The Howard League for Penal Reform student societies
The Howard League has student groups in over 25 universities in England and Wales; campaigning, fundraising and raising awareness of penal reform issues and the work we do. We support our students with free materials, training and opportunities for volunteering and internships.
Over the past year we've held a National Day of Action; raised money at the hottest music festivals; organised club nights, speaker events and fringe meetings. We've also lobbied MPs, Ministers and other key decision makers.
Howard League students have undertaken sponsored walks, sky-dives and stand up comedy nights to support our work. They have organised talks by key figures within the criminal justice sector, and toured prisons such as HMP Pentonville.
We've recently launched a campaign which you can get involved in. We want you to Take Action for less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison.
So if you want to make a difference on the crucial issue of justice, make sure rights are upheld in prison, learn more about penal reform and help raise public awareness, as well as gaining valuable experience in campaigning, organising events and fundraising, make sure you get involved!
To find out how to set up a Howard League student society download a step-by-step guide from our Student Group Toolkit
Prison Walk Fundraiser
Our first ever Prison Walk was a roaring success, with over seven teams of students walking between three prisons in London, to fundraise and raise awareness of penal reform issues. Despite getting slightly lost and taking a detour, the weather was on our side and the afternoon was highly enjoyable.
You can see the other photos on our Facebook group.
You can still sponsor our students online.
Find out more about other fundraising activities including how to raise money at music festivals.
Join the Howard League as a member
Joining the Howard League as a member is not just great for you, but great for your study as well.
If you join as a member, you not only get the benefits of being involved in the world's oldest penal reform organisation, but you are joining one of the fastest growing campaigns in the student movement.
Student membership is not just cheaper than normal membership, but you also get online access to the Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, which is essential for anyone studying any subject related to criminal justice.
See upcoming and previous events organised by Howard League students in the Student Event Diary.
Is there a Howard League student group at your university? Check it out here.
Use our Study Centre for your essays, research and dissertations.
Could you be a Howard League fundraiser? See our hints and tips, or find out about volunteering at music festivals.
Contact the National Student Organiser
If you have any queries or would like to get involved, please contact the Howard League for Penal Reform on 020 7249 7373 or email: student.societies@howardleague.org
The Howard League online