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(1.) What are the key objectives of the Howard League for Penal Reform?

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(2.) What are some of its main campaigns?raise the profile of, confidence in and use of

community sentencesreduce the use of imprisonment as prison is an

ineffective way of reducing crimeprotecting and safeguarding the rights of

children in the criminal justice systemimprove the care and treatment of young adult

offenders (18-24 years) in custody and on release

highlight the issues facing women in the penal system

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(3.) What have been the core recent outcomes of its work?

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(4.) What are the key activities of the Plymouth University Howard League Student Society

University of Plymouth

Howard League for Penal Reform

Society

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(4.1) Talks and visiting speakers-Jeremy Whittle (Resettlement UK) and Martin Wright (restorative justice)

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(4.2) Visiting criminal justice agencies- Ashfield YOI and ISIS Women's Project

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(4.3) The Howard League Student Conference 2012

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(5.) Active involvement in Howard League campaigns

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(6.) Enhancing students employability skills and community engagement

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