New Beginnings Youth Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
8400 River Road, Laurel, MD 20742
Beds
88
County
Prince George's
Phone
202-299-3100
Fax
240-456-4648

New Beginnings Youth Center is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The New Beginnings Youth Center is within the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice located at 8400 River Road, Laurel, MD.

The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the Maryland Department of Education through local school districts.

A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure state detention is approximately 60 days.

Visiting hours are held every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.Visitors must arrive by 2pm. Each youth may have up to three visitors at a time.

New Beginnings is a secure residential treatment facility for young males. Youth at New Beginnings participate in the DC Model program, which provides supervision, rehabilitation, and planning for the youth’s return to his community.

With the DC Model, youth have highly-structured schedules that focus on developing the following:

  • Positive relationships
  • Successful coping and decision-making skills
  • Self-awareness, and
  • Behavioral change

New Beginnings’ services include:

  • Mental, behavioral, and physical health care
  • Educational services
  • Vocational training and workforce development
  • Substance use treatment
  • Relationship building
  • Creativity and community engagement
  • Security

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Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Maryland do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.

Visitation Information

Visitation at this state juvenile facility is restricted to immediate family members only, including mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The visitation guidelines are stringent, and it is advisable to contact the facility staff to ascertain specific limitations. For information on visitation schedules, visiting room regulations, and other relevant details about your visit, please contact 202-299-3100. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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