Detention Centers
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice operates eight (8) secure Juvenile Detention Centers; seven (7) facilities house only male youth, and one (1) house female only youth. All eight (8) facilities provide secure detention services for court ordered youth in all counties in Kentucky.
The Detention Centers provide programs with a wide range of services including: an on-site academic program, counseling, medical and mental health care, and assessment.
Youth Development Centers
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice operates six (6) treatment-oriented Youth Development Centers in Kentucky. Each program has a dedicated academic program on site. Youth attend school and all programs offer the youth educational alternatives, such as graduation or GED track, as well as vocational opportunities. Youth can receive college credit through the virtual university program. Individual, group, and family counseling are also provided.
Group Homes
The Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice operates eight (8) Group Homes that serve a variety of
youth needs. Youth are placed in the
least restrictive available program to meet the youth’s individual treatment
needs. Group homes can also function as step-down programs for youth leaving a
Youth Development Center that could benefit from a less restrictive level of
care before they return home.
Day Treatment Programs
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice operates five (5) Day Treatment (DT) Centers. Day Treatments are non-residential programs that provide education and intensive services to youth who live at home, in a foster home, or a group home and report to the program as required.