PART IIInmates
General
Aims and general principles of young offender institutions3
1
The aim of a young offender institution shall be to help offenders to prepare for their return to the outside community.
2
The aim mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be achieved, in particular, by—
a
providing a programme of activities, including education, training and work designed to assist offenders to acquire or develop personal responsibility, self-discipline, physical fitness, interests and skills and to obtain suitable employment after release;
b
fostering links between the offender and the outside community; and
c
co-operating with the services responsible for the offender’s supervision after release.