The move was among recommendations made in an independent review into the health issues facing girls in custody, especially threats to their mental health.
“The review found that despite tireless efforts of staff involved in their care, YOIs cannot offer the therapeutic, trauma-informed support these girls need,” said the government.
Instead, girls will “always be placed in settings more suited to their needs” including secure schools and secure children’s homes, it added.
A “concerning level” of self-harm incidents by girls in custody is a particular concern among youth justice professionals who contributed to the review, which has been led by Youth Justice Board member Susannah Hancock.
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