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What is a Secure Detention facility?

April 26, 2017detention facility Secure

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What is a Secure Detention facility?

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A Secure Detention Facility has physically restricting construction, hardware and procedures. Juveniles in a Secure Detention Facility are supervised by staff and are not allowed to leave the premises without escort. These facilities are mandated to maintain a staff to resident ratio and provide education, case management, recreational activity, and health services. Alleged Juvenile Delinquents over the age of 10 and Juvenile Offenders can be housed in secure detention.