Shawono Juvenile Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
10 North Howes Lake Road, Grayling, MI 49738
Beds
40
County
Crawford
Phone
989-348-5443
Fax
989-348-4287
Email
jonesd7@michigan.gov

Shawono Juvenile 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 Shawono Juvenile Center is within the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Juvenile Justice located at 10 North Howes Lake Road, Grayling, MI.

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 Michigan 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.

Providing a secure 40-bed treatment facility to male juveniles between the ages of 12 and 21 years who have been adjudicated for one or more felony counts. The center offers four specialized treatment programs for sex offenders, addictions/substance abuse, general criminal and delinquents. All provided in a secure environment where treatment can take place while assuring the community a high level of security.

Treatment Highlights

Sex Offender Treatment: Stop all sexually abusive behavior, protect society from victimization, help prevent other aggressive and abusive behaviors and to assist the youth in developing more functional relationships and social skills.

Treatment is based on True North Treatment, a cognitive behavioral approach that is evidence-based and offers group, individual and family involvement. Treatment can include:

  • Family relationships
  • Victimization
  • Emotional stability
  • Sexuality
  • Substance Abuse
  • Life Skills
  • Social Relationships
  • Employment
  • Education
  • Health Care/Hygiene

Addiction Treatment: Intensive substance-abuse treatment for delinquent males with significant histories of criminal behavior based on chemical dependency and addiction. The 12-Step Recovery Support models of AA and NA (Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous) are used. Family Group Counseling and family visitation is used to address treatment-related issues of support, structure and safety

General Delinquent Program (mild to medium mental health issues):Delinquent youth generally exhibit long-term criminal and antisocial behavior due to environmental, economic, or untreated mental health issues. Youth will have Group Work, Family Therapy and Individual Counseling.

Individual Counseling may Include:

  • Pharmacotherapy.
  • Behavior Cycle.
  • Neurotherapy.
  • EMDR.
  • Or any combination of therapies.

Education

  • Individual education program designed to address specific needs (high school education, GED, or online college coursework).
  • Small class sizes.
  • Individual attention.

Additional Services

  • On-campus Balanced Restorative Justice projects.
  • On-campus medical and dental services.
  • On-campus psychiatric and psychological services.
  • On- and off-campus experimental education opportunities.
  • On-campus spiritual development opportunities.
  • Off-campus community reintegration programming services.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Michigan 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 989-348-5443. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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