Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: June 26, 2022
Address
700 S 9th St, Tecumseh, OK 74873-4636
Beds
116
County
Pottawatomie
Phone
405-598-2135
Fax
405-598-8713

Central OK Juvenile is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) is a secured care facility located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, on 30 acres of a 147.7-acre plat. It has been operational since 1917. It has gone through many transformations over the years and was formerly known as the Russell Industrial School, Oklahoma State Industrial School for Incorrigible Girls, the State Industrial School for White Girls, Girls Town, and Central Oklahoma Juvenile Treatment Center. It has been known as COJC [koh-jak] since August of 1992. Through the transitions, it has served as a facility for orphans, children in need of mental health treatment, delinquents and youthful offenders. It was previously operated by the Department of Human Services but has been under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs since 1995.

COJC provides care, guidance, discipline, education, rehabilitation, and reintegration services for female and male youth between the ages of 14-19. Residents of COJC have been adjudicated by the court as a Delinquent or Youthful Offender, are in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs and meet the requirements for placement in a medium-secure facility.

Community Involvement

Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center strives to be an integral part of the Tecumseh, Shawnee, and surrounding communities. We accomplish this by reaching out to local non-profits and public organizations to allow our community level residents to assist them in a variety of local projects that enhance the quality of the community as a whole. Whether it is working at the annual Thanksgiving celebration in Tecumseh or assisting with the foster children’s Christmas Party at the Citizen Pottawatomi Nation Heritage Center or assembling food baskets we want to build a relationship of trust and goodwill in the communities that we live.

We understand that the people who live and work near the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center are our neighbors. Being a good neighbor is a core value of our relationship with the community.

Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma partnered with Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center for an art therapy project. The grant-funded art program is a joint effort to help residents develop coping skills and give them a voice. The partnership launched in 2008, art was introduced into the program in 2014 when the girls were at the Norman facility. In 2017, the resident's artwork was displayed at several metro art galleries.

COJC Programs

COJC offers many treatment services to assist residents and address the issues that led to their placement at the facility and to help them prepare for a successful return to their community once they have completed the program. The facility prepares the residents to accept responsibility for their behaviors and understand the obligation each individual has to maintain a safe community.

Available Programs include:
  • Aggression Replacement Training Groups
  • Process Groups
  • Youthful Offender Groups
  • Chemical Dependency Groups
  • Individual Chemical Dependency Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts
  • AA / NA
  • Sex Offender Therapy Groups
  • Battery Cessation Group
  • Sexually Inappropriate Behavior Group
  • High School Education
  • GED Preparation
  • Department of Rehabilitation Services
  • Parenting
  • Independent Living Services
  • Gang Intervention Treatment
  • Chapel Programs / Bible Study
  • Therapy Dog Program
  • Volunteer / Mentoring Program
  • Monthly Birthday Parties
  • Community Events
  • Short Story Discussion
  • Community Outings
  • Structured Recreation Activities
  • Wednesday Night Movie Program
  • Fitness Incentive Program
  • Intramural Program
  • Leisure Room
  • Organized Athletic Teams
  • Anger Group / Relaxation
  • Art & Music Therapy
  • Experiential Therapeutic Recreation Program
  • Girls Circle Program
  • Seeking Safety Program (Females)

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Oklahoma 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 405-598-2135. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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