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Spokane Co Juvenile Detention is for County 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 County juvenile - low facility.
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The Spokane County WA Juvenile Detention Facility is a medium to low-security detention center located at 1208 W Mallon Ave Spokane, WA that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.
Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.
Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.
The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.
The primary goal of Juvenile Detention is to foster the development of contributing citizens. To achieve this, the facility focuses on immediate objectives such as ensuring a safe and secure environment, fostering accountability, and facilitating positive change in detained youth.
Guiding Principles for Use of Detention:
- For pre-sentenced youth, secure detention is considered when no suitable less restrictive alternatives are available. It is primarily reserved for high-risk individuals who might pose a threat to themselves or the community, or who may not comply with court attendance, as assessed by the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI).
- Confinement principles dictate that it may be implemented as part of an initial sentence or in response to probation violations, with placements in the least restrictive environments that still ensure community safety, promote accountability, and encourage positive changes.
About the Facility:
The Juvenile Detention Center is equipped with 39 beds and seven intake cells, operating continuously with the support of 37 full-time staff members and approximately 54 volunteers. The facility's meal plans comply with or exceed national nutrition standards.
Current Programs Offered:
The center provides a variety of programs aimed at rehabilitation and education, including:
- Arts (Art Dojo, Poetry Slam)
- Cultural and drug education classes, including external speakers and coordination with local health districts for programs like Food Handler Cards.
- Groups led by Juvenile Corrections Officers (JCOs), including Girls Group and gardening.
- Incentive-based programming, guest speakers, individual behavior counseling, and mental health services.
- Educational opportunities such as GED testing, STD education, and substance abuse screening.
- Physical and religious programs, including daily physical training and Bible study groups.
- Virtual visitation with families via Zoom to maintain connections with the outside world.
These programs are designed to address the various needs of the youth, promoting both personal growth and societal reintegration.
Juvenile facilities overseen by Spokane County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
