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Inspectors concerned with levels violence and bullying at young offender institution

By The Press Association2nd March 2016News England

Safety concerns have been raised about a young offender institution due to violence and bullying, an inspection report has revealed. One in four boys reported feeling unsafe at the time

‘Substantial concerns’ found following inspection of Europe’s largest immigration facility

By The Press Association1st March 2016News England

Holding detainees for up to five years, forcing them to endure unjustified long spells in segregation or to live in dirty and rundown accommodation are among the “substantial concerns” spotted

NI prison regime has been ‘stabilised’ but progress described as fragile

By The Press Association25th February 2016News Northern Ireland

A prison branded the most dangerous in the UK has stabilised its regime, but still falls a long way short of required safety standards, inspectors have said. Conditions inside HMP

Prison staff failing to act on obvious suicide risk factors, ombudsman warns

By The Press Association16th February 2016News England

Clues that prisoners may take their own lives are too often missed, a watchdog has warned. Known factors indicating a heightened risk – such as a history of suicidal behaviour

Prison suicides up 46% and costing taxpayer up to £300m a year, charity

By The Press Association12th February 2016News England

Prison suicides are costing the taxpayer up to £300 million a year, according to estimates by a penal reform charity. Growing inmate numbers, overcrowding and staff cuts have fuelled a

Engage: How to prevent prisoners from attempting suicide

By Tammi Walker, Manchester Metropolitan University12th February 2016Engage

Suicide is a serious public health problem for people in prison. Recent figures published by the Ministry of Justice show there were 257 deaths in prison custody in England and

Eight-year-old among 22,000 children held overnight in police cells

By The Press Association30th January 2016News England

An eight year old was among more than 22,000 children held overnight in police cells last year, according to new figures. Another one of the 22,792 under-18s was held for

G4S apologises after BBC investigation exposes abuse at Medway unit

By The Press Association12th January 2016News England

Security firm G4S has apologised for the behaviour of staff at a young offender unit after an undercover BBC investigation found evidence of mistreatment of children being held there. A

Young offenders centre staff suspended over physical and verbal abuse claims

By The Press Association8th January 2016News England

Seven members of staff at a facility for young offenders run by security group G4S have been suspended amid allegations of abuse and mistreatment of youngsters. Police in Kent are

NI Inspectorate outlines progress on Youth Justice Review recommendations

By Iain MacDonald16th December 2015News Northern Ireland

Fewer young people entering the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland has been highlighted as the primary achievement of the Youth Justice Review in a new report published by Criminal

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Inspectors concerned with levels violence and bullying at young offender institution

‘Substantial concerns’ found following inspection of Europe’s largest immigration facility

NI prison regime has been ‘stabilised’ but progress described as fragile

Prison staff failing to act on obvious suicide risk factors, ombudsman warns

Prison suicides up 46% and costing taxpayer up to £300m a year, charity

Engage: How to prevent prisoners from attempting suicide

Eight-year-old among 22,000 children held overnight in police cells

G4S apologises after BBC investigation exposes abuse at Medway unit

Young offenders centre staff suspended over physical and verbal abuse claims

NI Inspectorate outlines progress on Youth Justice Review recommendations

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: Custodial Care

Inspectors concerned with levels violence and bullying at young offender institution

‘Substantial concerns’ found following inspection of Europe’s largest immigration facility

NI prison regime has been ‘stabilised’ but progress described as fragile

Prison staff failing to act on obvious suicide risk factors, ombudsman warns

Prison suicides up 46% and costing taxpayer up to £300m a year, charity

Engage: How to prevent prisoners from attempting suicide

Eight-year-old among 22,000 children held overnight in police cells

G4S apologises after BBC investigation exposes abuse at Medway unit

Young offenders centre staff suspended over physical and verbal abuse claims

NI Inspectorate outlines progress on Youth Justice Review recommendations