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<p>We are clear that levels of violence within the youth secure estate are too high,
which is why we are continuing to reform youth custody so that children are safer,
and better able to lead positive, constructive lives upon their release. We have also
been using the COVID-19 period to ensure that benefits or lessons learned are built
into future delivery.</p><p>We continue to train and upskill our staff so they are
better able to meet the needs of children in custody. Having introduced the youth
justice specialist role, providing funding for every prison officer to take up a foundation
degree in youth justice, as of August 2021, 249 youth justice specialist officers
were already in post with a further 260 staff signed up or undertaking the learning
at this point.</p>
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