youth custody
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It warned what had happened was a "cautionary tale" and the mistreatment of the vulnerable was "still an issue" throughout the youth custody estate.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
An assessment established Kesete’s correct date of birth and she was transferred from youth custody to Hydebank Women’s Prison.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 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
He said, that at 69%, re-offending rates among those released from youth custody were too high.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2017
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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