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{{short description|Former prison in Northumberland, England}}
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| location = [[Acklington]], [[Northumberland]]
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'''HM Prison Castington''' is a juvenile [[prison]] and [[Young Offenders Institution]] located in the village of [[Acklington]] in [[Northumberland]], [[England]]. The prison is operated by [[Her Majesty's Prison Service]].
'''HM Prison Castington''' was a male juvenile's [[prison]] and [[Young Offenders Institution]], located in the village of [[Acklington]] in [[Northumberland]], [[England]]. The prison was operated by [[Her Majesty's Prison Service|His Majesty's Prison Service]]. In 2011 the facility was merged into the newly named [[HM Prison Northumberland]].


Castington Prison is the most northerly Young Offenders Institution in England, and is built on the site of the former [[RAF Acklington]] airfield.
Castington Prison was the most northerly Young Offenders Institution in England, and was built on the site of the former [[RAF Acklington]] airfield.


==History==
==History==
Castington Prison was subject to a hostage crisis in [[1997]] when a prison officer was held hostage by two inmates for nineteen hours. At least two small fires were lit at the prison by inmates during the disturbance.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/33609.stm</ref> Castington was involved in more controversy in [[2001]] when the [[Prison Reform Trust]] named it as the most violent detention centre in England.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1470080.stm</ref>
Castington Prison was subject to a hostage crisis in 1997 when a prison officer was held hostage by two inmates for nineteen hours. At least two small fires were lit at the prison by inmates during the disturbance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/33609.stm |title=UK &#124; Prison siege ends as officer released |publisher=BBC News |date=1997-11-21 |accessdate=2012-08-06}}</ref> Castington was involved in more controversy in 2001 when the [[Prison Reform Trust]] named it as the most violent detention centre in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1470080.stm |title=UK &#124; England's 'most violent' detention centre |publisher=BBC News |date=2001-08-02 |accessdate=2012-08-06}}</ref>


Various improvements to the regime and facilities at Castington were implemented over the next few years with positive results. In [[2005]] the prison was declared a safe, respectful and purposeful environment by the Chief Inspector of prisons.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/6208122.stm</ref>
Various improvements to the regime and facilities at Castington were implemented over the next few years with positive results. In 2005 the prison was declared a safe, respectful and purposeful environment by [[Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons|His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/6208122.stm |title=UK &#124; England &#124; Tyne &#124; Youth prison praised for safety |publisher=BBC News |date=2006-12-05 |accessdate=2012-08-06}}</ref>


In July 2011, it was announced that Castington along with several other publicly operated prisons, would be market tested, allowing private operators as well as HM Prison service, to tender for the contract to operate the prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14141708 |title=BBC News - Two prisons to shut in efficiency bid, MoJ says |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2011-07-13 |accessdate=2012-08-06}}</ref>
==The prison today==
Castington has the capacity to accommodate 128 sentenced and unsentenced juveniles (aged 15-17), 40 trainees (aged 15-17), as well as 120 sentenced and 120 unsentenced young offenders (aged 18-21). The prison is divided into seven units, all of which are equipped with integral sanitation.


On 31 October 2011 HM Prison Castington merged with [[HM Prison Acklington]] to form HMP Northumberland <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder/northumberland |title=Northumberland Prison Information |publisher=HM Prison Service |date=2013-11-29 |accessdate=2014-03-29}}</ref> and on 1 December 2013 management of HMP Northumberland passed from [[Her Majesty's Prison Service]] to [[Sodexo Justice Services]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder/northumberland |title=Northumberland Prison Information |publisher=HM Prison Service |date=2013-11-29 |accessdate=2014-03-29}}</ref>
The prison provides full-time [[education]] and vocational training geared towards [[GCSE]]s, [[GNVQ]]s and [[City and Guilds]] qualfications for all inmates. Facilities at the Castington include a [[library]], fully-equipped [[gym]] and sports pitches. In addition the prison's P.E. Department organise various sports teams and competitions. The prison chaplaincy includes eight members from various [[christian]] denominations as well as an [[imam]].

==The prison until October 2011==
Castington has the capacity to accommodate 128 sentenced and unsentenced juveniles (aged 15–17), 40 trainees (aged 15–17), as well as 120 sentenced and 120 unsentenced young offenders (aged 18–21). The prison is divided into seven units, all of which are equipped with integral sanitation.

The prison provides full-time [[education]] and vocational training geared towards [[GCSE]]s, [[GNVQ]]s and [[City and Guilds]] qualifications for all inmates. Facilities at Castington include a [[library]], fully equipped [[gym]] and sports pitches. In addition the prison's P.E. Department organise various sports teams and competitions. The prison chaplaincy includes eight members from various [[Christianity|Christian]] denominations as well as an [[imam]].


Castington's Healthcare Centre has nursing cover 24 hours per day with seven in-patient beds and a Primary Care area. Outpatient facilities include a daily GP surgery with access to a [[dentist]], [[optician]], and [[podiatrist]], as well as specialised mental health services.
Castington's Healthcare Centre has nursing cover 24 hours per day with seven in-patient beds and a Primary Care area. Outpatient facilities include a daily GP surgery with access to a [[dentist]], [[optician]], and [[podiatrist]], as well as specialised mental health services.
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/prisoninformation/locateaprison/prison.asp?id=317,15,2,15,317,0 HM Prison Service pages on Castington]
*[http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder/northumberland Ministry of Justice pages on HMP Northumberland]
*[http://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspections/?location=castington HMP Castington - HM Inspectorate of Prisons Reports]

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Latest revision as of 07:47, 1 December 2024

HMP Castington
Map
LocationAcklington, Northumberland
Security classJuveniles/Young Offenders
Population400 (as of September 2010)
Managed bySodexo Justice Services
GovernorMatt Spencer
WebsiteNorthumberland at justice.gov.uk

HM Prison Castington was a male juvenile's prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Acklington in Northumberland, England. The prison was operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. In 2011 the facility was merged into the newly named HM Prison Northumberland.

Castington Prison was the most northerly Young Offenders Institution in England, and was built on the site of the former RAF Acklington airfield.

History

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Castington Prison was subject to a hostage crisis in 1997 when a prison officer was held hostage by two inmates for nineteen hours. At least two small fires were lit at the prison by inmates during the disturbance.[1] Castington was involved in more controversy in 2001 when the Prison Reform Trust named it as the most violent detention centre in England.[2]

Various improvements to the regime and facilities at Castington were implemented over the next few years with positive results. In 2005 the prison was declared a safe, respectful and purposeful environment by His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons.[3]

In July 2011, it was announced that Castington along with several other publicly operated prisons, would be market tested, allowing private operators as well as HM Prison service, to tender for the contract to operate the prison.[4]

On 31 October 2011 HM Prison Castington merged with HM Prison Acklington to form HMP Northumberland [5] and on 1 December 2013 management of HMP Northumberland passed from Her Majesty's Prison Service to Sodexo Justice Services.[6]

The prison until October 2011

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Castington has the capacity to accommodate 128 sentenced and unsentenced juveniles (aged 15–17), 40 trainees (aged 15–17), as well as 120 sentenced and 120 unsentenced young offenders (aged 18–21). The prison is divided into seven units, all of which are equipped with integral sanitation.

The prison provides full-time education and vocational training geared towards GCSEs, GNVQs and City and Guilds qualifications for all inmates. Facilities at Castington include a library, fully equipped gym and sports pitches. In addition the prison's P.E. Department organise various sports teams and competitions. The prison chaplaincy includes eight members from various Christian denominations as well as an imam.

Castington's Healthcare Centre has nursing cover 24 hours per day with seven in-patient beds and a Primary Care area. Outpatient facilities include a daily GP surgery with access to a dentist, optician, and podiatrist, as well as specialised mental health services.

References

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  1. ^ "UK | Prison siege ends as officer released". BBC News. 1997-11-21. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  2. ^ "UK | England's 'most violent' detention centre". BBC News. 2001-08-02. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  3. ^ "UK | England | Tyne | Youth prison praised for safety". BBC News. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  4. ^ "BBC News - Two prisons to shut in efficiency bid, MoJ says". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  5. ^ "Northumberland Prison Information". HM Prison Service. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
  6. ^ "Northumberland Prison Information". HM Prison Service. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
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