young offender

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The NTRG, which is also sent into young offender institutions and immigration removal centres, is a highly trained unit used to dealing with serious incidents such as prisoner barricades, hostage taking and violent disturbances.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

The youth focus is key because the 18- to 25-year-old population historically has the highest levels of recidivism, said Nikeya M. Chavous, who oversees young offender parole and reentry services in South Carolina.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

An urgent notice for action has been issued to the justice secretary after conditions at a young offender institution were deemed "a scandal".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2023

Only five states and three territories cap the restitution a young offender can be ordered to pay, the report found.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022

Someone willing to give the young offender work and be responsible for him.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez