The Role of the Private Sector in the effective treatment of Juvenile Offenders Andrew Boswell, Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre Richard Stedman, Head of Young Person’s Unit, HMP & YOI Parc

Private Companies Make Money! Q: Is profit acceptable in the treatment of children? A: Not at any cost. Criteria:  Same level of service at less cost  Better level of service at less / same cost  Better outcomes for children Achieved by: - The right people - Alignment of service outcomes to profit

What the Private Sector brings …  Investment  Infrastructure  Service Development  The opportunity to try a different approach  Capacity  Provides certainty of delivery  Drive improvements in standards and value for money  Contractual specification  Reputation of brand  Behave as a good partner  Speed of response to changing circumstances

Case Study Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre The effective treatment of children requires:  An appropriate environment  A high standard of child focussed care 25 year contract to design, build and manage a Secure Training Centre for Juvenile Offenders.

Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre  Rainsbrook is run by Rebound, which is a division of G4S Care & Justice Services. The Centre opened in 1999 and offers 87 beds for young people, both male and female, aged 12 to 17. This includes 3/4 spaces for young mothers and their children.  Rebound has worked closely with the British Government’s professional advisors to ensure that its approach to looking after children reflects contemporary best practice. Inspector’s Comments “…a very positive inspection of Rainsbrook…” (2006 Inspection Report: “This is an outstanding establishment which sets and achieves very high standards [for Education]” (Announced Ofsted Inspection Report, Dec 2007: “…it is a child centred establishment…” (2006 Inspection Report:

Aims & Goals of the Centre  Accommodate children in a safe and caring environment  Provide high standards of care and education  Recognise individuality  Ensure privacy and protection  Identify and confront offending behaviour  Develop positive relationships with young people, their families and carers  Promote, encourage and assist contact with families / carers  Design realistic post release plans for all young people  Work in partnership with fellow professionals

Approach to Treatment  Multi Disciplinary Working  Clear Vision and Identity  Consistent reinforcement of boundaries  Daily routines  Acceptable standards of behaviour  Standards of cleanliness and hygiene  Attention to detail  Dietary / Catering provision

Elements of Continual Improvement The flexibility to react quickly to change  Population change (age & gender)  Increase in capacity (40 to 87 girls and boys)  Introduction of specialisms (mother & baby provision) Focus of Positive Outcomes as dictated by the Client  Improvement of standards  Consistent approach Long Term Investment  In the facility  Provision of ongoing support  Changes to service Expert staff group  Social work rather than penal background  Engagement of partner organisations  Initial and ongoing training and development

What the Private Sector brings …  Investment  Infrastructure  Service Development  The opportunity to try a different approach  Provides certainty of delivery  Drive improvements in standards and value for money  Contractual specification  Reputation of brand  Behave as a good partner  Speed of response to changing circumstances

Summary Role of the Private Sector Partnership working for improved outcomes for all.

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Summary (alternative)  Private Sector market share increasing in USA and UK because:  Cost effective  Better outcomes  Evidence of this?