In March 2006, 81 per cent of beds were in use, a fall from 91 per centin March 2005. The fall means secure homes are operating well belowcapacity.
Mary Graham, chair of the Secure Accommodation Network, said: "When theYouth Justice Board builds secure training centres they cut the numberof contracts to secure children's homes. This has pushed more intobecoming welfare only."
- www.dfes.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SFR/s000675/SFR33-2006.pdf.
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