Delaware Young Criminal Offenders Program

State Juvenile

Last Updated: June 21, 2019
Address
1301 East 12th St PO Box 9279, Wilmington, DE 19809
Beds
40
County
New Castle
Phone
302-429-7700

Delaware Young Criminal Offenders Program is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Delaware Young Criminal Offenders Program is within the jurisdiction of the Delaware Department of Juvenile Justice located at 1301 East 12th St PO Box 9279, Wilmington, DE.

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 Delaware 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.

This housing unit/program accommodates a juvenile male population between ages 16-18. It is located at the Sussex Correctional Institution and is intended to manage the State's most difficult juvenile offenders. These youths are either found non-amenable in Family Court or are sentenced by Superior Court to the adult system for serious offenses.

YCOP is segregated from the adult male population within the facility. YCOP is a therapeutic community, which seeks to change behaviors through structured programming. Programs include: substance abuse treatment, anger management, alternatives to violence, youth leadership, public speaking and parenting.

Education is mandatory for juveniles without a high school diploma, with offenders attending classes five days a week. Young offenders with a GED are encouraged to earn their high school diploma. Other activities include Prison Arts, religious worship, and outdoor recreation. YCOP offenders are permitted weekly visits, daily phone calls and visits to the commissary.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Delaware do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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 302-429-7700. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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