young offender institution

British

noun

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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Mills said he would take into account the fact Kaylem Longhurst was 16 at the time, but added it was inevitable he would be spending time at a young offender institution.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

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

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

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