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Youth custody

New guidance ‘strengthens the argument’ for moving away from metal handcuffs. Picture: Jan H. Andersen/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Briefing: custody restraint ban

'We saw a service that is enthusiastic about giving children the opportunity to move away from a life of crime,' Russell says in his report. Picture: HMI Probation

Analysis 30 August 2023

Justin Russell charts key youth justice developments

Oasis Restore will encourage young people to undertake educational activities. Picture: industrieblick/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 June 2023

Secure school nears completion

Inspectors found delays in organising education for restricted status children following their arrival in custody. Picture: beysim/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2023

Inspections Clinic: Prisoners with restricted status

John Drew is senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust

Opinion 22 June 2023

Keep children in custody at the front of our minds

The standards emphasise providing vulnerable children with trusting relationships. Picture: Shefkate/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Healthcare in secure settings

The aim of the programme is to improve outcomes for young people leaving custody. Picture: ASDF/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 August 2022

Briefing: Alternative to custody accommodation pilot

In 2018, inspectors praised youth work and education provision at Werrington YOI. Picture: HMP Werrington/Twitter

Analysis 21 June 2022

Factors for Werrington YOI failures

Children faced 22 hours a day in cells under the rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2022

‘Disgraceful’ Covid-19 restrictions on children in prison to end in March

Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S

Analysis 30 November 2021

Youth custody rethink needed, say critics

Charlie Taylor: "Oakhill STC is failing to provide adequate care for such a vulnerable group of children". Picture: YJB

News 14 October 2021

Improvement notice issued over ‘unlawful’ use of force at Oakhill STC

Girls in the secure estate are often dealing with trauma, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

Girls in secure estate facing ‘high levels of trauma and risk of self-harm’

Young women should be offered greater support, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2021

Criminal justice system ‘re-traumatising’ vulnerable young women, research warns

Opinion 27 April 2021

Letters to the Editor: Ministers must accelerate prison closures

Aycliffe Secure Centre was judged “outstanding” in all areas in September 2019

Features 30 March 2021

Secure children’s homes: Inspections Clinic

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