"Dysfunctional" custody system failing girls

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At the time of the inspection, there were just 14 girls in custody across the whole of England and Wales.

Charlie Taylor: the pace of change needs to improve in order for outcomes for children to change meaningfully

Date - 21st September 2022
By - Russell Webster - Work with Offenders

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The national youth custody system is failing to provide very vulnerable girls with the environment and support they need, according to a joint thematic inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, HM Inspectorate of Probation, Ofsted, Care Quality...

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