Detention Facility

The Juvenile Detention Facility operates based on a restorative justice philosophy, emphasizing repair of harm through a cooperative process. By ensuring public safety, providing services to youth and families and supporting victim needs, the transformation of people, relationships and communities affected by juvenile crime can be realized. Youth detained receive services to address their thinking and behavior that lead them to criminal involvement. By addressing these issues, youth are better equipped with knowledge and skills to promote healthy decision-making. See our Detention Center Brochure for complete information listed in the Supporting Documents at the bottom of this page. 

Detention Center Overview

In addition to basic living needs, the following services are provided for detained youth:

• School - Year-round schooling is provided for youth 5.5 hours a day, five days a week (except weekends, holidays and school in service days),
• Group curricula - Youth regularly participate in self-improvement groups .
• Medical services - All detained youth receive on site medical services from a nurse practitioner and consultation services are provided by a local physician.  All medical records are confidential.  On site services include the following:
• General medical care for daily needs
• Management and administration of youth medication
• Coordination of care with pharmacists, medical providers and family
• A physical examination after 14 days in custody, and annually as needed.
• Supportive counseling - Ongoing, supportive counseling and crisis intervention and management is provided by a behavioral health specialist.  Family consultation is also available.
• Recreation - Several times a day, youth participate in recreation activities to encourage and promote physical education and physical fitness.
• Legal - Beginning at the intake process and through detention, all youth are repeatedly advised not to discuss their charges or case with anyone (except their attorney).
• Expectations for youth - After orientation, youth are expected to follow facility rules at all times, including participation in scheduled activities to the best of their abilities.

Visitation 

Prison Rape Elimination Act

The Deschutes County Juvenile Resource Center follows the 2003 federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. This law applies to all federal, state and private prisons, jails, police lock-ups, tribal correctional facilities and community correctional facilities (e.g., juvenile and adult agencies). For more information, see our Detention Safety Guide listed in the Supporting documents at the bottom of this page.