SPARC brings together diverse perspectives to connect research with lived experience, aiming to expose harm, promote understanding of punishment, and support institutional change in Scotland and beyond. We are committed to collective action, working alongside those most affected by imprisonment—prisoners, families, and communities—ensuring their voices shape real change. This inclusive approach reflects our belief in equality, shared humanity, and democratic participation. Through rigorous research and grassroots advocacy, we aim to uncover hidden harms, challenge injustice, and contribute to a more just society locally and globally.