SOCIAL JUSTICE

Crime, Community & Justice

Quakers have a long-standing historic involvement with the criminal justice system on both sides of the bars. This involvement continues into the present day with a commitment by Quakers to address the criminal justice system at all levels from individual prisoners to responding to government consultations.

Crime & community justice

Quakers, via their work in the criminal justice system promote restorative justice, which aims to keep those who are harmed by crime at the centre of processes and criminal justice systems. The Crime, Community and Justice Group also responds to government proposals and promotes Quaker values in the wider world.

Quaker Prison Chaplains

In the early days of the Quaker movement many Friends were imprisoned for their beliefs. Ever since, there has been a continuing concern for prisoners and the conditions in prisons, exemplified in the work of Elizabeth Fry, which is continued by Quaker Prison Chaplains today.

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