Lake County OH Youth Detention Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: July 30, 2019
Address
53 E Erie St , Painesville, OH 44077
County
Lake
Phone
440-350-3159
Fax
440-350-2724
Email
juvenileinfo@lakecountyohio.gov

Lake Co Youth Detention is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Juvenile Detention Center is a secure facility for juveniles who are a threat to themselves or others and youth who may fail to appear for court are detained.

This facility has a secondary mission to provide short-term, local-based rehabilitation for delinquents. In fact, the rehabilitation group makes up the large majority of detained adolescents.

DESCRIPTION - The Detention Center provides single-room housing for up to forty offenders. Typically, the population ratio is four boys to one girl. The average stay is twelve days for girls. Boys tend to commit more serious offenses more often and, therefore, tend to have longer detention stays. A staff of seventeen full-time Juvenile Corrections Officers provides around the clock supervision. The staff also includes two supervisors, four cooks and eighteen part-time staff.

PROGRAM - The requirement for Detention is to provide the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, as well as health and safety. These are the requirements for good custodial care.

Residents participate in a year-round education program. Education is provided by a staff of certified teachers from Painesville City Schools. We make every effort to provide a curriculum which meets the needs of this diverse group. Indoor or outdoor exercise areas are used daily. All residents are required to keep their rooms clean and help with light housekeeping. Psychological services are an integral part of the program. Informal counseling with our well-trained staff is often provided. The Levels Program, based on behavior modification treatment modality, provides concrete attainable goals for youth in our care.

In 2009, the Court added a computer lab to meet the student's needs presented by the evolving modes of education. Students are now able to continue with their online computer-based education while attending Educational Services and the Detention Center. Many of these students are behind academically and are offered a unique opportunity to achieve credit recovery and in some cases, even graduate while attending. Thanks to a generous donation by the Mentor and Painesville Rotary Clubs in March 2011, the Court received 12 laptop computers for use in the Computer Lab.

The involvement of community agencies enhances our rehabilitation effort. Family Planning provides a bi-monthly session including exercises in resisting negative peer pressure. Finally, a dedicated group of volunteers minister to the spiritual needs of the Detention residents.

In 2009, the Lake County Juvenile Detention Center Garden Program was started with the assistance of the Ohio State University Extension Office.

The Lake County Juvenile Detention Center has developed an excellent reputation in the corrections community. Our services compare to the best nationally, thanks to a well-trained, dedicated staff and a facility which has been kept up to date.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Ohio 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 440-350-3159. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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