I doubt that many of these young offenders are in jail for rape or murder.
Psychological support, education, skills training, work experience, support for family…
From: The Black and Asian Studies Association [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of HARROW bhm
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What do you suggest should be done to a young person who commits a serious crime like rape or murder?
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:50:44 +0000
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The proportion of offenders in youth jails who are Muslim is rising sharply and they now account for more than one-fifth of all inmates, the chief inspector of prisons has said. Nick Hardwick said the figure had risen from 13% in 2009-10 to 21% in 2011-12.
Apart from any other issue, what does sending young people to prison accomplish?