However, things are done differently in Oberstown, which is described as “ a child detention campus”. ‘Single seclusion’This is not a side of Oberstown staff like to advertise. A few years ago there was a glut of escapes, with residents taking advantage of building works on campus to abscond. Oberstown staff are proud of what they do and fiercely protective of the residents, especially when it comes to their privacy. Prison staff visit Oberstown before any transfer to explain what residents can expect.

Source: The Irish Times October 02, 2019 00:00 UTC