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<p>Because of the way in which the data are compiled, it is not possible to provide
the information in the form requested.</p><p>Non-association alerts are used as a
means of improving the safeguarding of children and young people in young offender
institutions in the public sector youth estate. Such alerts should only be issued
after appropriate consideration, and where there is an identified need. Where an alert
has been issued, the child or young person is able to mix with other children and
young people in their residential units and in education.</p><p>A “snapshot” taken
on 25 March 2024 shows the following numbers and percentages of children and young
people at each young offender institution in the public sector youth estate who were
assessed as needing to be kept apart from one or more other children or young people
in the establishment owing to safeguarding concerns. The decisions are often made
at the request of the child or young person who is the subject of the non-association
alert.</p><p>HMYOI Cookham Wood: <br>46 of 58 children (79.3 per cent)</p><p>HMYOI
Feltham A: <br>68 of 82 children (82.9 per cent)</p><p>HMYOI Werrington: <br>57 of
68 children (83.8 per cent)</p><p>HMYOI Wetherby: <br>106 of 149 children (71.1 per
cent)</p><p>These figures are taken from operational oversight data.</p><p>HMYOI Parc,
which is operated under contract, is not included in these arrangements.</p><p>The
YOI population has decreased significantly – from 1,998 in the year to 31 March 2010
to 332 in the year to 31 March 2023. The cohort we now have in the YOI sector of the
youth estate – overwhelmingly young men – present many complex issues, however 70
per cent were sentenced to custody for a violent offence. Our staff work hard to diffuse
conflict and reduce violence, both between prisoners and against members of staff.</p>
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