Juvenile Detention assures the safety and security of our community by detaining juvenile offenders who meet the criteria. It serves five counties in Idaho: Benewah, Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, and Shoshone.

The Juvenile Detention staff provides direct supervision and guidance to the residents through supportive encouragement and instruction. Staff assists juveniles in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills useful in community living adjustment.

Within 24 hours of admission, JDC rules are explained and a contract is signed by the youth. A "level system" comprised of four steps is implemented to give residents the opportunity to learn accountability. With each level increase, more responsibilities are acquired.

Programs offered to the residents are educational. Our local school district provides a school program with 2 full time teachers, so the residents can continue working toward their high school diploma or GED. Other classes included are: Physical Education, Drug and Alcohol, Survival Skills, and current events groups. Also, a non-denominational church service is offered on Sundays.

Although the residents are in a maximum security facility, The Detention Center can prove to be a positive learning experience for our delinquent youth.

*Any visitation for individuals other than the above, including siblings, must be scheduled by calling 446-1900 on the day of the requested visit. Every effort will be made to schedule visits, depending on availability of visitation rooms and conflict with other scheduled detention activities.