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young offender institution

British  

noun

  1. Former names: borstal.   youth custody centre.  (in Britain) a place where offenders aged 15 to 21 may be detained and given training, instruction, and work

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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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