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Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Center

County Juvenile

Last Updated: July 14, 2021
Address
300 Technology Drive, Staunton, VA 24401-3968
County
Augusta
Phone
540-886-0729
Fax
540-886-0720
Email
tsmith@svjc.org
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Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Center is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 300 Technology Drive Staunton, VA that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.

The purpose of the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center is to provide a secure residential facility for juveniles. The Center is owned and operated by the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center Commission for the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, and Rockingham, and the cities of Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro.
Service Region
Priority for placement will be given to children from those jurisdictions who are participating members of the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Commission. Placement will be given to children from non-participating members or agencies on a space available or contracted basis.
Service Demographics
The Center serves annually 1400 children, both males and females, with an approximate average daily population of 30. The children’s ages range from 10 – 17.
Mission
The mission of the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center is to protect and strengthen our community through providing a safe, healthy, and secure learning environment to rehabilitate and integrate our youth back into the community while holding them accountable for their actions.
Goals
  • To provide safe physical care which fosters growth and minimizes the damaging effects of detention or placement.
  • To provide a constructive and satisfying program of indoor and outdoor activities, including educational and creative pursuits.
  • To provide staff-guided group discussions adapted to the special needs of juveniles.
  • To provide guidance through casework and group work to handle problems within the juvenile center and to help the residents use their experience to understand themselves and better prepare themselves to handle future problems after they leave the center.
Provided Services
  • Twenty-four hour supervision
  • On-site nursing care
  • Limited on-site Physician care
  • Facility provided meals
  • Facility issued clothing
  • Supervised family visitation
  • Supervised recreation program
  • Intake Assessments
  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention
  • On-site education - GED preparation and testing
  • Virginia licensed teachers
  • Drug Screening
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • Psychiatric Evaluations

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Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Augusta County 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 the county or regional 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 540-886-0729. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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