Young adults (18–20 year olds) who are held in custody are usually accommodated in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) rather than adult prisons. We feel the context in which this was an effective means of managing this group has changed, and we think the current approach is no longer appropriate or effective.
We are therefore proposing a new approach to managing young adults that takes into account the challenges of this age group as well as ensuring they benefit from wider reforms.