young offender institution
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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On Friday, at Lincoln Crown Court, she was sentenced to 14 months in a young offender institution and banned from driving for three years.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
He also told them that once, when he was in Deerbolt young offender institution, he went to the doctor for help with his mental health.
From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2018
The prison had last been inspected in 2014 when it was a young offender institution.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2016
Youngest John, a convert to Islam, has never got over his experiences in a young offender institution.
From The Guardian • May 7, 2013
If Thompson and Venables had not been released in 2001, they would have gone to a young offender institution.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2010
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