Scandal has dogged the privately run secure training centres since their set-up in 1998 to the current abuse investigation
The Conservative government proposed the setting up of privately run secure training centres in 1993. It was a controversial plan, and remains so nowadays. Can private companies ever be trusted to recognize after and rehabilitate such vulnerable children when their priority is to turn a profit? Labour was against the establishment of STCs while in opposition. Related: Revealed: G4S youth jail faced abuse claims 12 years ago Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com