youth custody

British

noun

(in Britain) a sentence of from four to eighteen months' detention passed on a person aged 15 to 21

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A Ministry of Justice spokeswoman said custody should be the last resort for children who commit crime and the number of girls in youth custody had decreased since 2015.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

The teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, did not appear at the Bristol Crown Court hearing and have been remanded in youth custody.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

Michelle Heeley KC, defending the youth, said he had not had a single visit from a family member during a year in youth custody.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024

Just over 40% of children who go to court reoffend within a year; for those sent to youth custody, that figure rises to 71.6%.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2019

Dr Lee also wants "secure schools" to replace youth custody centres if a pilot scheme is successful.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2017

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