young offender

Example Sentences

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Mills said he would take into account the fact Kaylem Longhurst was 16 at the time, but added it was inevitable he would be spending time at a young offender institution.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

TikTok prankster Mizzy has been sentenced to 18 weeks' detention in a young offender institution.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

The youth focus is key because the 18- to 25-year-old population historically has the highest levels of recidivism, said Nikeya M. Chavous, who oversees young offender parole and reentry services in South Carolina.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Only five states and three territories cap the restitution a young offender can be ordered to pay, the report found.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022

Someone willing to give the young offender work and be responsible for him.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez