Young Offenders Self-Harm Levels Revealed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been forced to reveal the true scale of self-harm taking place in young offender institutions (YOIs) following a 14-month investigation by Children & Young People Now.
The figures reveal there were a total of 2,040 self-harm incidents last year and 914 assaults on staff.
The MoJ was prompted to release the figures by the Information Commissioner after CYP Now made a series of complaints over attempts to suppress them.
The figures reveal that self-harm incidents have remained at a fairly consistent level over the past three years – 1,835 in 2007 and 2,062 in 2006. However, levels have more than doubled in the past 10 years.
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Glen Parva extension plans
Glen Parva Young Offenders Institute in Leicestershire is inviting residents to come and find out more about plans to extend the prison.
Glen Parva currently houses about 800 young offenders, up to the age of 18.
Leaflets have been delivered to nearby residents, outlining plans to extend the site to accommodate a further 360 young offenders.
Public exhibitions are being held this week at the Memorial Hall on Dorothy Avenue in Glen Parva for residents.