young offender

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Mills said he would take into account the fact Kaylem Longhurst was 16 at the time, but added it was inevitable he would be spending time at a young offender institution.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

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

Iqbal, who had no previous convictions, was sentenced to 12 months at a young offender institution.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

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

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

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