US Edition'Shocking' jail left suicidal child without mental health help for 12 days
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 31 – Ofsted found children at Oakhill youth prison faced delayed mental health care, unsafe medication practices, and staff misconduct, prompting urgent government response and multiple staff suspensions.
- Ofsted inspected Oakhill Secure Training Centre in Milton Keynes from July 21 to 25, placing it into special measures due to serious failures.
- Years of concerns and previous warnings led to this inspection, revealing systemic safeguarding failures and a fractured leadership team.
- The G4S-run facility, which accommodates as many as 80 youths between the ages of 12 and 18, has seen 30 employees suspended since November 2024, with many suspensions linked to allegations involving children.
- The inspection found a suicidal child was not seen by mental health professionals for 12 days, medicines were wrongly mixed, and children experienced unintentional pain during restraint.
- In response, G4S appointed an interim director and is working with authorities to develop an action plan within 28 days, while government officials vow further action if needed.
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