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Hindley YOI criticised over bullying and violence

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  • Friday, August 15, 2014
  • | CYP Now
A young offender institution (YOI) near Wigan is still struggling to overcome problems around bullying and violence that contributed to the suicide of a 17-year-old inmate three years ago, according to inspectors.

YOI custody levels exceed safe capacity

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  • Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  • | CYP Now
Custody levels in young offender institutions (YOIs) have risen above safe limits, new figures have shown, prompting fears the secure estate is on the brink of crisis.

Youth custody reduction pilot goes ahead despite riots

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  • Wednesday, September 7, 2011
  • | CYP Now
A pilot scheme that will give local authorities responsibility for the cost of youth custody will be launched next month despite three of the trial areas being hit by last month's riots, the Youth Justice Board has confirmed.

Knife crime soars in the capital

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  • Thursday, November 17, 2011
  • | CYP Now
Knife crime in London has risen year-on-year by more than 15 per cent, the Metropolitan Police Service has confirmed.

Loughton fears backlash over youth PCC furore

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  • Monday, April 8, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Former children's minister Tim Loughton has called on police and crime commissioners to stick to plans to recruit young people in the wake of a media storm around the first youth police commissioner.