Wetherby (HM Prison)
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A former Naval Base, HMYOI Wetherby was introduced into the Prison System in 1958 as a Borstal. Since that time there have been many changes in its role from an open Youth Custody Centre, to a closed Youth Custody Centre, to its current role as a dedicated Male Juvenile Centre housing 360 trainees aged between 15 & 17 years.
Governor: Paul Foweather
Accommodation: All living accommodation is in single occupancy cells. The living accommodation is split into 6 living units housing 60 trainees on each. There are two brick built units that were built in the 1970’s and 4 “quick build” ready to use units that were erected in 1997.
Operational Capacity: 360 as of 27th February 2004