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Hindley YOI criticised over bullying and violence

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  • Friday, August 15, 2014
  • | CYP Now
A young offender institution (YOI) near Wigan is still struggling to overcome problems around bullying and violence that contributed to the suicide of a 17-year-old inmate three years ago, according to inspectors.

Inspectors slam 'unsafe' Glen Parva YOI

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  • Wednesday, August 6, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Glen Parva young offender institution (YOI) has been slammed by inspectors for operating an "unsafe" and "ineffective" model of custody where violence and intimidation of young people is rife.

Youth custody figures hit new low

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  • Thursday, June 19, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Numbers of under-18s in custody have fallen to a new low, but black and ethnic minority young people now make up four out of every 10 of those detained, latest figures reveal.

YJB chair signals early intervention drive

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  • Wednesday, April 9, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) has said that persuading police and crime commissioners of the importance of funding early intervention work will be one of his immediate priorities.

YJB toolkit aims to cut youth reoffending rates

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  • Wednesday, March 26, 2014
  • | CYP Now
A new resource that helps youth offending teams (YOTs) analyse in depth offenders' behaviour in an attempt to prevent further offences being committed is to be launched next week.

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