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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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But the singer has just led a music workshop behind bars, at HMP Isis, a Category C men's prison and young offender institution in south-east London.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2024

The South Yorkshire category B jail and young offender institution holds about 1,100 male criminals.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2020

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

Young offenders are currently sent to either a secure training centre or a young offender institution, depending on their age and offences.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2014

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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