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<p>The safety and welfare of young people in custody is vital and we are clear that
reducing the level of self-inflicted deaths is of utmost importance.</p><p> </p><p>We
have improved the assessment of young people’s risks and needs when they enter custody.
We have also improved the specifications for Secure Training Centre and Young Offender
Institutions (YOIs) to place an increased emphasis on the management of self-harm
and suicide including ensuring the appropriate skills and training of staff are in
place to meet the needs of young people.</p><p> </p><p>In YOIs we have introduced
new psychological services to better inform risk management and support those detained.</p>
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