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The Norfolk
Juvenile Detention Center |
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1260 Security Lane. Norfolk, VA 23510
757-441-5667 |
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Norfolk Juvenile
Detention Center is a secure facility which houses juveniles who are
ordered detained pursuant to the Code of Virginia.
GOALS
1.
Ensure
public safety by providing a safe, secure environment for lawfully
detained juveniles.
2.
Provide
for the juveniles’ basic needs, including: shelter, food, clothing,
personal hygiene and medical care while in Secure Detention and
Stanhope.
3.
Protect
juveniles’ legal rights while assigned to Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center programs.
4.
Provide
for the physical, emotional, religious, educational and social needs of
juveniles
during detainment.
5.
Provide
housing for juveniles in a safe, humane environment, maintaining the
level of security required to prevent escape.
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All juveniles under supervision of the Norfolk Juvenile
Detention Center shall have basic rights as defined in the
Constitution and Laws of the United States and the
Commonwealth of Virginia that may apply to juveniles. These
rights shall be safeguarded by all Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center staff.
All juveniles under the supervision of the
Norfolk
Juvenile Detention Center shall not be subject to
discrimination based on race, national origin, color, creed,
religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
The Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center operates under
auspices of the City of
Norfolk,
Department of Human Services in affiliation with the
Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Juvenile Justice. |
PROGRAMS and SERVICES
 The
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center provides a variety of programs and
services to meet the needs of the youth who are detained. These services
are provided in a manner than ensures public safety yet provides
appropriate services to prepare the youth to re-enter the community.
During their stay at the center, the youth are provided an educational
program by the Norfolk Public School system. The youth have the
opportunity to acquire academic credits, GED attainment, and have other
educational needs met.
It is important that
these youth who detained have the support of their
parents and other individuals to assist them to re-enter the community
in a productive and safe manner.
To learn more about the
Juvenile Detention Center and its programs, please watch a selection of
our agency video,
People Helping People.
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