What is the Howard League?
A penal reform organisation dating from 1866, named after John
Howard, an early penal reformer in Britain.
Active in Christchurch for 50 years from 1924 to 1974.
Re-launched February 1998 to continue working for humane and
effective reform of the penal system.
Aim
The Howard League works to promote open and rational debate on
issues of crime, punishment, rehabilitation and alternatives to
prison in New Zealand.
How does the Howard League work?
- By monitoring and reporting on what happens across the justice system - the police, courts and prisons.
- By preparing and producing accurate information in the way of fact sheets, projects, articles and papers.
- By writing submissions on proposed changes to the law.
- By releasing press statements and responding to media enquiries on penal matters.
- By holding regular meetings to which members may attend as observers.
- By producing a regular Newsletter for members and supporters.
The Howard League Canterbury is an independent agency which receives no funding from government, and has no political affiliations. It has links with several international penal reform organisations.
Your Support Allows Us To:
- Run education campaigns on selected issues
- Set up working groups to consider aspects of penal policy and practice
- Hold public meetings and seminars on the need for, and purpose of, penal reform
- Produce written information for schools, students, the media and the public
- Produce and distribute fact sheets and newsletters
- Liase with other agencies involved in the criminal justice system
the benefits to you....
- The knowledge that you are helping reform the criminal justice and penal system
- Up-to-date information about what is happening in these systems
Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (bar Jan)
at 4.30pm, Committee Room, Christchurch Community House, 141 Hereford St, Central Christchurch.
Members are welcome to attend as observers. If you plan
coming, just call up on ph.3770313
Join Us Today!