Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution

Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution: information, location and practical guide

Facility overview

Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution is listed in this directory under the category “Juvenile detention centers” and is located in The Grove, England, United Kingdom. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The data source does not include further administrative details for this facility, so it is advisable to check them with the competent authority before carrying out any procedure.

Location and surroundings

The recorded address of Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution is Rufus Way, DT5 1DL The Grove, in The Grove (England, United Kingdom). The approximate coordinates are 50.5512, -2.4230.

Within the directory, The Grove has 1 facility; England has 141 facilities across 101 localities, and United Kingdom has 171 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.

Other nearby facilities

Measured in a straight line from Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution, these are the closest facilities in United Kingdom listed in the directory:

• HMP The Verne — about 1.4 km away (Fortuneswell)
• HMP Guys Marsh — about 50 km away (Dorset)
• HMP Exeter — about 81 km away (Exeter)
• HMP Isle of Wight (Parkhurst) — about 81 km away (Newport)
• HMP Isle of Wight (Albany) — about 81 km away (Newport)

More facilities in the category “Juvenile detention centers” in England:

• Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institution (Appleton Thorn)
• Wetherby Young Offender Institution (Leeds)
• New Hall Prison and Young Offender Institution (Wakefield)

What type of facility this is

Juvenile centers house adolescents and young people who have committed offences. Their approach is mainly educational and rehabilitative, with teams of educators, psychologists and social workers, and with specific visiting and communication rules for minors.

In the United Kingdom, prisons are run by HM Prison and Probation Service (England and Wales), the Scottish Prison Service and the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.

Data on record for this profile

This profile includes: Address. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, Capacity, Operator / administration, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.

Before visiting or contacting the facility

These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.

• Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
• Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
• Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
• Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
• Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
• If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
• If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
• Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.

Services and procedures common in this type of facility

In facilities in the category “Juvenile detention centers” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.

Frequently asked questions about Portland Prison and Young Offender Institution