
“Dysfunctional” custody system failing girls
The national youth custody system is failing to provide very vulnerable girls with the environment and support they need.
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The national youth custody system is failing to provide very vulnerable girls with the environment and support they need.

Prison inspectors publish a “disturbing” inspection report on HMP Foston Hall and raise serious concerns about the women’s estate.

Joint inspection finds that thousands of people with a mental illness are coming into the criminal justice system each year but their needs are being missed at every stage.

A criminal justice joint inspection says better assessment, treatment and support could help break the cycle affecting too many neurodivergent people.

Prison inspectors find prisons fail to deal effectively with young adult prisoners, missing opportunities to help them rehabilitate.

There is a considerable gap between black and minority ethnic prisoners and prison staff in their understanding of how ethnicity influences rehabilitation and resettlement.

Chief Prison Inspector Peter Clarke calls for an overhaul of the way we “separate” child prisoners in young offender institutions and the ending of solitary confinement.

For the first time, the majority of children in YOIs are from a BAME background.

Prison and Probation Inspectors say management of sex offenders must improve

Joint HMI Prisons/CQC review of social care finds inconsistent response and no strategic planning.

“This is extreme custody and its management raises complex operational challenges and profound ethical issues.”

Annual inspectors’ report reveals children in custody are locked up for too long, often feel unsafe and are frequently victimised.