Outrage as Teen Girl Forcibly Stripped in Prison; Calls for Reform at YOI Wetherby

March 5, 2024
Outrage as Teen Girl Forcibly Stripped in Prison; Calls for Reform at YOI Wetherby
  • Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor is shocked by a report showing a vulnerable teen girl was forcibly stripped by male guards at YOI Wetherby.

  • The report highlights that 24 children were strip-searched at the facility, half of them restrained, with pain-inducing techniques used nine times.

  • YOI Wetherby records the highest self-harm rates in the country, with three female inmates responsible for over 50% of the incidents.

  • Children's Commissioner and advocacy groups demand immediate government action to address the treatment of children at YOI Wetherby.

  • The Ministry of Justice claims restraint is used sparingly and stresses the need for specialized support for inmates with complex needs.

  • Suicide prevention and crisis support helplines are mentioned, indicating the severity of mental health issues at the institution.

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