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New Turning Point: Ending the Placement of Girls in YOIs

New Turning Point: Ending the Placement of Girls in YOIs

In a landmark decision, the UK government declared it will stop placing girls in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs). This decision follows Susannah Hancock’s review, which showed YOIs are unfit to meet the complex needs of young female offenders. Understanding the Decision Girls made up under 2% of inmates but accounted for over half of all...