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Children in custody more likely to be restrained than cared for, report finds
Survey into the experiences of child offenders found less than half felt cared for in their establishment
General view of the Young Offender Institution Portland in Dorset
CHILDREN in youth custody say they are more likely to be restrained than cared for or well treated by staff, according to a damning report by inspectors.
A survey into the experiences of child offenders found less than half — 41 per cent — felt cared for in their establishment, while 65 per cent said they had been physically restrained.
Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said the survey results described a “disturbing” and “grim reality” of violence, self-harm and long periods of time locked in cells.
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