Medway STC whistleblower calls for culture and practice reforms

Derren Hayes
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Whistleblower who alerted authorities to abuse at Medway secure training centre says the review into the case shows there needs to be major changes to how staff work with young people before the issues will be resolved.

An inspection report published last month found evidence that pain-inducing restraint is still being used inappropriately by officers. Picture: bibiphoto/Adobe Stock
An inspection report published last month found evidence that pain-inducing restraint is still being used inappropriately by officers. Picture: bibiphoto/Adobe Stock

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