HM Prison Rochester, Correctional facility in Rochester, Kent, England
HM Prison Rochester operates as a Category C prison and young offender institution, accommodating male inmates aged 18 and above within secure facilities.
Founded in 1874 as Borstal Convict Prison, the institution pioneered juvenile rehabilitation methods in 1909, introducing reformatory practices across the United Kingdom.
The prison maintains structured programs focusing on education, vocational training in trades like carpentry, painting, and construction to support inmate rehabilitation.
Visitors must register on an approved list and schedule appointments two working days before visits, with space for three adults and three children per session.
The term 'Borstal' originated from this facility, becoming standard terminology for youth detention centers throughout the British Empire during the 20th century.
Inception: 1874
Official opening: 1874
GPS coordinates: 51.37000,0.48861
Latest update: March 18, 2025 15:17
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