Guidance on the new system is outlined in documents published today by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), including revised frameworks and codes of practice.
It focuses on so-called “de-escalation techniques” and the use of restorative justice, so that potential flashpoints are approached in a different manner by both secure training centres (STCs) and young offender institutions (YOIs).
The system will initially be adopted by Rainsbrook STC, near Rugby, before being rolled out over the entire youth secure estate over the coming two years, as staff are trained up.
Frances Done, chair of the YJB, said: “The new system is unambiguous around minimising the use of restraint, de-escalating incidents, and using restraint as a last resort and will apply to both STCs and YOIs, which will mean consistent practice.
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