In a report published by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner following research undertaken by charity User Voice, young offenders told of experiences where painful restraint methods were used in unnecessary situations.
User Voice, which is led by ex-offenders who work with people in and around the justice system, gathered the views of 89 young people.
One young woman in a secure training centre said: "I think restraining should only be used in a really difficult situation instead of just when young girls refuse to go to their room or education, it’s disgusting."
The report recommends that Ministry of Justice and Youth Justice Board (YJB) commit to banning the deliberate use of pain to control children. It also called for young people with experience of the youth justice system to be actively involved in reviewing and evaluating policy and practice.
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