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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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Bradley was sentenced to 27 months at a young offender institution.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

Iqbal, who had no previous convictions, was sentenced to 12 months at a young offender institution.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

An urgent notice for action has been issued to the justice secretary after conditions at a young offender institution were deemed "a scandal".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2023

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

Youngest John, a convert to Islam, has never got over his experiences in a young offender institution.

From The Guardian • May 7, 2013

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