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<p>Safety in prisons and young offender institutions is fundamental to the proper
functioning of our justice system and addressing safety concerns is at the heart of
our reform plans. We are committed to reforming youth custody so that it is safer
for both young people and staff and better equipped to help young people turn their
lives around.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons' inspection took
place from 23 January to 3 February 2017. The findings highlighted a need for improvement
in the youth custodial estate and we are continuing to take robust action to address
the issues identified. At Feltham A, which holds boys aged 15 to 18, we have implemented
a range of measures to improve safety including:</p><ul><li>We are recruiting additional
staff at Feltham as part of our overall reform to improve safety and rehabilitation.</li></ul><p>
</p><ul><li>We are providing young people with a personalised officer to work with
on a weekly basis to develop goal-orientated plans, delivered as part of the Custody
Support Plan roll-out.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>We are progressing with a conflict
resolution model to resolve issues between young people in our care.</li></ul><p>
</p><ul><li>We are putting in place a revised core day which will facilitate nine
hours out of room to effectively occupy the young people in our care.</li></ul><p>
</p><ul><li>We continue to deliver a suite of group and one to one interventions and
facilitators have now been trained in Anger Replacement therapy which will be delivered
to young people</li></ul><p>starting in July 2017.</p><p> </p><ul><li>A new approach
to the use of special accommodation has been introduced with the use of a cool down
room with appropriate furnishings as an alternative intervention to separation.</li></ul><p>
</p><p>In addition, funding has been allocated for the refurbishment of the Enhanced
Support Unit for young people with exceptionally complex needs that are unlikely to
respond to mainstream services.</p><p>We are confident that we are taking proper and
considered action in delivering changes to improve safety and outcomes for the young
people in our care at HMP Feltham.</p>
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