A report by the chief inspector of prisons, found Brinsford YOI had made gradual improvements since it was last inspected in late 2009, but "much more" remained to be done.
Inspectors found that induction arrangements were weak, while first night cells and induction accommodation were poor, with many new arrivals feeling unsafe on their first night. Some improvements had been made in dealing with violence and bullying, but the total number of incidents involving antisocial behaviour, violence and use of force remained high.
Most accommodation was dirty, poorly painted and poorly equipped, and time spent out of cell remained too limited and was fairly poor for most young men.
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