IDJJ - Illinois Youth Center - Harrisburg

State Juvenile

Last Updated: February 22, 2024
Address
1201 W Poplar , Harrisburg, IL 62946
Beds
332
County
Saline
Phone
618-252-8681

IYC-Harrisburg is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State juvenile low facility.

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You can support your loved ones at IYC-Harrisburg on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 618-252-8681.

IYC-Harrisburg plays a crucial role as a secure medium-security Level 2 facility within the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, offering a wide array of services to youth in its care. With a focus on holistic development and rehabilitation, the facility provides comprehensive support to its incarcerated youth population.

Education is a cornerstone of the programming at IYC-Harrisburg, offering remedial and secondary education opportunities, as well as a GED program to help youth achieve academic milestones. Access to library services further supports educational growth and fosters a culture of learning within the facility.

Recognizing the importance of equipping youth with practical skills for future success, IYC-Harrisburg offers vocational training and guidance programs. These initiatives provide youth with hands-on experience and valuable skills that can enhance their employability upon reintegration into society.

Addressing the complex needs of its population, the facility also provides substance abuse treatment programs, diagnostic and evaluative services, and various mental health programs. These services aim to support youth in addressing underlying issues and developing coping mechanisms to facilitate rehabilitation and personal growth.

Special education programs cater to the diverse learning needs of youth with unique educational requirements, ensuring that all individuals have access to quality education and support tailored to their needs.

Overall, IYC-Harrisburg is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where youth have the opportunity to learn, grow, and overcome challenges. By offering a comprehensive range of services encompassing education, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health support, the facility strives to empower youth to make positive changes in their lives and successfully reintegrate into society upon release.

Inmate Locator

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

Visitation Information

NOTE: Please review IDJJ Visitation Rules and Information before visiting.

On the first visit to any Illinois Youth Center, the visitors will be required to have a photo identification, such as a driver's license, a state identification card, or acceptable documentation of non-US citizen including a current passport, Visa, or Matricula, and documentation that includes their social security numbers if US citizens, and date of birth.

Please have two forms of identification; one should be a photo ID for additional visits.

Monday thru Friday (with prior approval)
9:00am - 5:00pm (weekends & holidays)

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