Bay Pines Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: June 28, 2019
Address
2425 North 30th St, Escanaba, MI 49829
County
Delta
Phone
906-789-1232
Fax
906-789-9848
Email
PattersonN@michigan.gov

Bay Pines Center is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Bay Pines Center is within the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Juvenile Justice located at 2425 North 30th St, Escanaba, MI.

The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the Michigan Department of Education through local school districts.

A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure state detention is approximately 60 days.

Treatment Highlights

Providing secure residential detention services for youth of either gender awaiting a court decision. Residential treatment programs for youth adjudicated for criminal offenses. Secure short-term, solution-focused intensive treatment for youth as an alternative to traditional residential treatment. Bay Pines Center is licensed to accept up to 45 youth age 12 to 20.

The core delinquency rehabilitative treatment is provided through both the daily treatment milieu and individualized therapeutic sessions. A group treatment model is used to promote accountability and improve social interaction skills. The therapeutic environment is supported by a cognitive behavioral framework of evidence based treatment models.

  • Average length of stay is 13 months.
  • Treatment groups are limited to 10 youths.
  • Each treatment group has their own living area.
  • Treatment programs use cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  • Youths attend 30 hours of educational instruction per week in on-campus, year-round school.
  • Our youths have built eight Habitat for Humanity homes in the Escanaba community.
  • Outside employment opportunities available at appropriate point in treatment program.
  • Education program endorsed by the Escanaba Public High School.
  • Youths are eligible for high school diploma on completion of necessary credits.
  • Certification in Serv-Safe

Educational Highlights

  • Fully accredited high school offering academic credits and high school diplomas issued by Escanaba Public High School.
  • All teachers are Special Education-certified.
  • All teachers are highly qualified as required by No Child Left Behind legislation.
  • Individualized grade-level-appropriate instruction.
  • College courses available through Bay Community College.
  • Physical conditioning, including rock climbing, cross-country skiing, baseball offered.
  • Youths gain an average academic growth in excess of 1.5 grade levels per year.

Additional Services

  • Campus-wide Balanced & Restorative Justice programming.
  • On-campus medical and dental services.
  • On-campus psychiatric and psychological services.
  • Housing for visiting families.
  • Off-campus employment opportunities.
  • On-campus Adventure Education facilities.
  • Community-based religious and spiritual enrichment programs.
  • Native American spiritual and support services.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Michigan do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.

Visitation Information

Visitation at this state juvenile facility is restricted to immediate family members only, including mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The visitation guidelines are stringent, and it is advisable to contact the facility staff to ascertain specific limitations. For information on visitation schedules, visiting room regulations, and other relevant details about your visit, please contact 906-789-1232. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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