Contents
Transforming Youth Custody 2
1. About the consultation questions in this document 6
2. Ministerial foreword 7
3. Key information about youth custody 9
4. The case for change 15
Reducing reoffending 15
A focus on improving education 16
Reducing costs 17
A chance for change 18
5. Our vision for reform 19
Education reforms - informing our vision for change 19
Secure Colleges: education with detention 20
Tailoring education to young people in custody 21
Meeting the wider needs of young people in custody 22
Closing the gap between custody and community 23
The physical environment and meeting demand 25
A focus on outcomes 27
6. Helping to deliver our vision 28
For all respondents 28
Existing and potential providers 29
7. Consultation questions 30
Meeting the wider needs of young people in custody 30
Closing the gap between custody and community 30
The physical environment and meeting demand 31
A focus on outcomes 31
Equality and diversity 31
Additional comments 31
References 32