youth justice | Wipers Youth CIC

Clare Jerrom

Sep 24, 20233 min read

Youth justice professionals to be trained in childhood trauma

More than 200,000 children will be reached to ascertain the value of the trauma training.

Clare Jerrom

Jul 10, 20233 min read

Deteriorating conditions in youth estate must be addressed

The 30 organisations have written to prisons' minister, Damian Hinds, to express "grave concerns regarding the children’s secure estate".

Clare Jerrom

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Too much violence in the children's secure estate

With the exception of Parc Young Offenders Institution, incidents of violence remained high in most YOIs, says inspectorate's annual report.

Clare Jerrom

May 25, 20232 min read

Government announces measures to improve safety at Cookham Wood

A package of urgent measures to improve safety and rehabilitation at HMYOI Cookham Wood has been outlined by Prisons Minister Damian Hinds.

Clare Jerrom

May 23, 20232 min read

Rise in former offenders gaining employment

The number of former offenders who have gained employment within six months of release has more than doubled from 14% to 30% since April 21.

Clare Jerrom

May 14, 20232 min read

Children in custody missing out on family visits

Children in prison placed a long distance from their home are missing out on family visits, the HM Inspectorate of Prisons has warned.

Clare Jerrom

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Urgent Notification process for Cookham Wood after inspection finds reliance on solitary confinement

The Chief Inspector of Prisons has urged the Urgent Notification process to be introduced at HMYOI Cookham Wood following inspection.

Clare Jerrom

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Support lacking for ethnic minority young people transitioning in the criminal justice system

Young people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to receive appropriate support when they transition into adulthood.