Thorn Cross is a purpose built open young offender institution opened in 1985 on the site of a former Royal Naval Air Station which was initially used as an open adult establishment.
Address:
Arley Road
Appleton Thorn
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 4RL
Tel: 01925 805100
Fax: 01925 805101
Acting Governor: Andy Fletcher
Operational capacity: 321 as of 5th August 2008
Accommodation: Single rooms, own key.
Reception criteria: Less then 2 years left to serve.
Regime: The Regime at Thorn Cross provides for a wide range of training and education courses. The emphasis of these courses is to link to either employment or training opportunities on release, while also addressing individual Skills for Life needs. Courses offered include Construction Crafts, Motor Vehicles, Horticultural courses, Hospitality and Catering and Rail Construction NVQ Level 2. Thorn Cross has a number of partnerships with national and local employers which offer opportunities for work placements prior to and on release. Offending Behaviour Programmes including ETS, SDP, Anger Management and CARATS are also available.
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