Guidance

Caring for young people in custody: PSI 08/2012

Policy and guidance for prisons on caring for and managing young people in custody.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 27 January 2020
• Last updated: 25 September 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Care and management of young people: PSI 08/2012

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Details

This prison service instruction (PSI) describes how children and young people should be cared for in a secure setting. It applies to all children and young people (including 18 year olds) held in young offender institutions.

It outlines the elements of daily life for children and young people that differ from adults and emphasises the importance of positive influences on their development.

It covers:

• maintaining a safe and secure environment
• promoting and maintaining good behaviour
• promoting health and emotional resilience
• personal development
• learning, skills, physical education and resettlement

This is a current PSI. It came into effect on 1 April 2012 and was last updated on 27 January 2020.

Published 27 January 2020
Last updated 25 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 September 2023

   Publication of “Safeguarding and child protection in the Children and Young People Secure Estate” policy framework replaces Chapter 2, paragraphs 2.1 – 2.11; and 2.34 – 2.42 of this PSI (08/2012) for the Youth Custody Service, as well as Annex B (including Appendices) and Annex C (including Appendices).

2. 27 January 2020

   First published.