Young people at YOI 'unnecessarily missing education and therapy'

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

A young offender institution (YOI) has been criticised for "cumbersome security measures" that have resulted in young people being locked in cells while "skilled and enthusiastic" professionals wait for them in empty rooms.

More than 30 home-made weapons were found during a search of cells at Cookham Wood YOI. Picture: Peter Crane
More than 30 home-made weapons were found during a search of cells at Cookham Wood YOI. Picture: Peter Crane

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