| HMP Stoke Heath | |
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| Opened | 1964 |
| Management | HM Prison Service |
| Prison type | Juveniles/Young Offenders |
| Prisoner figures | 632 (November 2007) |
| Location | Stoke Heath, Shropshire |
| Governor | John Huntington |
| Information | www.justice.gov.uk |
HM Prison Stoke Heath is a male juveniles prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Stoke Heath (near Market Drayton) in Shropshire, England. The prison is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service.
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Stoke Heath was built in 1964 as a Category C prison for adult males. It was converted to a Borstal 2 years later and has been used to hold young offenders ever since.[1]
At the beginning of December 2004, the Howard League for Penal Reform accused Stoke Heath of abusing the human rights of young offenders. The Howard League’s main criticism was concerned with the use of strip cells by the staff of Stoke Heath.[2]
In October 2006, four prison officers were injured in a riot involving more than 30 inmates at Stoke Heath. None of the inmates were injured during the disturbance.[3]
In 2007, a spot inspection criticised Stoke Heath for failing to make improvements recommended in a 2005 inspection. The inspectorate recommended that the prison must refurbish its "unacceptably grubby" segregation unit and establish proper risk assessments for strip searches.[4]
Stoke Heath holds male juveniles and young offenders up to the age of 21. Because of this, education and training for inmates is the main focus of the prison. Education and training courses are provided by The Manchester College. A variety of couses and vocational training placements are offered, most of which can lead to NVQ qualifications in related fields.
In addition the prisons gym and sports department offer various physical education courses, as well as being available for recreational use. The prison also has a multi-faith chaplaincy.
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