Youth Adult Court Holds
If a child is under 18 and has been waived to Adult Court we can still provide services for them since they are under 18.
Program Philosophy
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The integrity of the security and safety of residents is of paramount importance.
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Respect for each individual, despite the reason for placement in detention and despite behavior, it is basic.
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While detention is not treatment, this time of crisis in a young person’s life may also be a time when s/he is most receptive to learning skills, receiving information necessary for making better choices, and rethinking delinquent values.
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Staff unafraid to be role models and interact with residents in a positive and guiding way can be instrumental in the process of behavioral change for some youth.
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Management of behavior requires that all youth be held accountable for detrimental behavior toward them and others and those efforts toward acceptable behavior are recognized and encouraged.