The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland's leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for the rights of people in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. IPRT now wishes to commission an expert researcher to provide quantitative and qualitative multi-disciplinary research on solitary confinement in Ireland.
The role involves an issues paper for launch and submission to key policy makers, with a view to: (i) informing IPRT’s advocacy and public awareness campaign and (ii) securing specific policy commitments towards a reduction and ultimate abolition of solitary confinement in Ireland.
The applicant must have a primary or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline as well as demonstrated knowledge of the Irish criminal justice system and/or critical human rights issues in Ireland. The applicant should have experience in a range of research methods both quantitative and qualitative (incl. conducting interviews and undertaking desk-based research).
Tenders should be submitted by e-mail to director@iprt.ie by noon on Monday 19 December 2016.
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