HMP&YOI Reading is a small prison of Victorian design. It was built in 1844 on the site of a former small jail.
In 1973 Reading was designated as a local prison and in 1992 was re-roled as a Remand Centre and Young Offenders Institution, holding prisoners between the ages of 18 and 21 years.
Address:
Forbury Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 3HY
Tel: 0118 908 5000
Fax: 0118 908 5001
Governor: Pauline Bryant
Operational Capacity: 297 as of 27th October 2006
Accommodation: Mixture of single and double accommodation cells contained on three Victorian style wings and a further residential unit of single cells which are used for the Kennet Unit.
Reception criteria: Remand and convicted young offenders.
Vision Statement: In line with Prison Service objectives, Reading have objectives which are reflected in a local vision statement:
Reading will provide a standard of excellence for prisoners, staff and the public we serve by:
Providing decency, safety, security and a purposeful environment for all those in prison custody.
Promoting effective resettlement by forging links with the community to ensure continuity between prison and release.
Providing positive relationships throughout the organisation, paying particluar attention to needs of dynamic security, good communications and effective employee relations.
Demonstrating value for money in all our aspects of service delivery.
