Members' Section

The Howard League for Penal Reform student societies

The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that students are tomorrow's leaders and opinion formers. That is why we want to encourage you to get involved by joining or even setting up a Howard League society at your university. Helping run a student society will develop new skills and enhance your CV. As an active member you could take on the role of chair, secretary or treasurer and help organise awareness raising, campaigns and fundraising. Students involved in Howard League societies are studying a variety of subjects including law, politics, criminology, social studies, health care, media, finance and education.

To find out how to set up a Howard League student society download a step-by-step guide from our Student Group Toolkit

Howard League student sky-dives to raise money

Elly Watson, a student from our group at the University of Leicester, will be plummeting from the sky to raise money for the Howard League. Her dare-devil feat will take place on March 6th, and she's hoping to raise over £300.

You can support her bravery by sponsoring her online.

Find out more about student fundraising.

Howard League students walk and raise money

On Saturday 27th February, the Howard League for Penal Reform Bristol society walked over 15 miles in the rain and cold to raise over £680 for the Howard League. You can sponsor the group online.

If you would like more information on the walk, or getting involved in the Bristol group, please contact Lizzie.

Find out more about fundraising for the Howard League.

Howard League students essay competition

The Howard League is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever essay competition for students, to be judged by Eric Allison, prisons correspondent for the Guardian newspaper.

Find out more, including how to enter

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.

Find out more and join here.

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