Utilizing the gym as a temporary, 10-bed dormitory allowes for 10 double sleeping rooms to become single sleeping rooms for youth who are at high risk to physically offend other youth in the facility. This plan does not increase the number of youth who are housed in detention, only the configuration. In addition, detention serves as a holding facility for youth who are awaiting placement in a treatment program, shelter home or an adjudicative hearing.
Detention provides a very structure environment for youth.
Youth participate in various education, skill development, and exercise programs. Detention facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility also provides intake services for Marion County and a referral center for youth in crises. This and all subsequent pages on this web site are 2000, Marion County Oregon, All Rights Reserved.