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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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He was told he would also face extended supervision once he was released from a young offender institution.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

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

Cookham Wood young offender institution near Rochester, Kent, was placed in emergency measures in April.

From BBC Jul. 18, 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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