East Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center (RJC)

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The East Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center (RJC) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 7565 4th Ave Lino Lakes, MN that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.

The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.

Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.

Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.

The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.

The RJC is a 33,000 square foot, 36-bed maximum-security facility serving both males and females ages 10 to 18 years of age who have committed delinquent acts. Many short term programs are available including diagnostic assessments and chemical dependency.

A team of twelve full-time Probation Officers facilitate daily group activities and individualized assignments while maintaining a safe secure environment.

RJC serves 9 counties in the 10th Judicial District through a Joint Powers Agreement. Referrals are accepted from joint power counties as well as non-joint power counties.

Intake Orientation

Youth admitted to RJC complete a minimum 24-hour orientation room time to read the student handbook, learn their introduction, and review their individual due process contract. This time allows staff to assess youth to ensure they enter group chemical free with a basic understanding of the program expectations and pose low risk to the safety and security of other peers, staff, or the facility. Residents will have breaks throughout the 24-hour period.

Phone Policy

East Central Regional Juvenile Center phone privileges are given to those youth who have put forth effort into their program by showing leadership, motivation, and general care for themselves and others around them.

• No incoming calls are accepted to your child and no messages will be taken. See below for calls to staff.
• Weekend and 10/5 program residents do not have phone privileges.
• All calls will be made in the following manner:
  • Staff will dial the phone and transfer the call to the youth phone.
  • Residents log call on a phone call log sheet.
  • Residents must have group monitor their phone calls.
  • Staff can monitor phone calls.
  • Calls may be cancelled. If calls are cancelled for an extended time period parents will be notified.

Phone Privileges by Level

Exceptions

• Primary Counselors must pre-approve all other phone calls in advance.
• Other staff may approve emergency or contract work calls.
• Parents may call RJC staff once per day for an update.
• Staff will call parents in emergency situations that arise at RJC.
• Attorneys: Residents may write or call their attorney once daily during business hours. Residents may return call if attorney is unavailable.

Programs & Services

• Detention, Court Detention & Waiting Placement
• Weekend Program
• 10/5 Program
• Short Term Program (30/15, 60/30 & 90/60)
• 50/30 Stabilization Transition Program
• 70/90 New Choices For Adolescents (Chemical Dependency)
• 21 Day Diagnostic Assessment Program

Detention, Court Detention & Waiting Placement

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Pre-adjudicated juvenile criminal offenders, male or female, ages 10 to 18.

• Objective - ensure safety/security to the general public and to the detained juveniles.
• Programmed in a 12 resident living unit with same sex peer group.
• Attend school daily for minimum of five hours through out the year.
• Complete daily facility job responsibilities.
• Participate in group:
  • Educational - victim empathy, anger, team building, self-esteem, chemical awareness, safety, Life Skills, cognitive restructuring (Thinking for Change and Reality Model).
  • Recreational Activities - physical activity, age appropriate leisure time activities, arts & crafts projects, and passive recreation groups.
  • Confrontational - behavioral management groups where youth take responsibility for their choices and the resulting behaviors.
• Visitation, Bible Study, Church.

Weekend Program (48 Hours)

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Two-day (48 hour) program for males and females ages 12-18 who have been adjudicated on a new offense or violation of probation. W/E program generally runs 7:00 pm Friday to 6:00 pm Sunday.

• Objective - short-term (low dose) consequence for residents to focus on individual risk factors relating to a pattern of negative choices or victimizing behavior. Focus is coordinated with the referring case manager.
• Referring agents will schedule a specific time of admission and discharge. Confirm admission and discharge times with facility staff if you have questions. Entering or exiting earlier or later than scheduled is not allowed.
• Please accompany your child into the building and provide critical admission information, medication and insurance information. Weekend program residents do not need to their own clothing as they are provided facility clothing.

10/5 Program

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Short term program for male or female juvenile offenders, ages 12-18, who have been adjudicated on a new offense or violation of probation. Committed to RJC for 10 days but may complete in 5 days based on positive behavior and successful completion.

• Objective - short-term consequence in a secure institution with educational services.
• 10/5 program generally runs from Sunday at 7:00pm to Friday at 6:00pm.
• Resident completes the following daily: Schoolwork; Community Work Service project; Assignments – identified by Probation Officer.
• Youth wear RJC clothing and are not part of a peer group in this program.

Short Term Program (30/15, 60/30, 90/60 Day)

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A secure short term program for male or female juvenile offenders, ages 13-18, who have been adjudicated on a new offense or violation of probation. Juveniles are committed to RJC for the maximum number of days, i.e. 30/15, but may complete in the minimum number of days, i.e. 30/15, based on positive behavior and successful completion of individualized program contract.

• Objective - provide short-term placement in a secure institution with educational services and individualized assignments.
• Residents receive all items listed in program descriptions above.
• Attend group - present issues leading to placement at RJC.
• Groups: Cognitive Restructuring (Reality Model and Thinking for Change), Skill Streaming (Life Skills), ART (Anger Replacement Training), Restorative Justice program components.
• Youth are part of a peer group and wear own clothing – outlined in handbook.

50/30 Stabilization Transition Program (STP)

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Secure short-term transition program for male or female offenders, ages 13-18, who have been adjudicated on a new offense, have violated their probation and are court ordered to a CD program following their stay at RJC. Juveniles are court-ordered to a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 50 allowing to be furloughed to an appropriate chemical dependency program. Juveniles are held accountable for their behaviors while promoting a healthy transition to their next placement.

• Objective - provide a healthy transition to a needed chemical dependency program in a secure institution with educational services and individualized assignments.
• Youth receive all short-term program components.
• Weekly focus group (Health, Emotion, Spiritual, Transitional)
• Chemical Awareness and education
• Youth are part of a peer group

70/90 New Choices For Adolescents (Chemical Dependency)

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Secure outpatient program through HSI for both male and female offenders, ages 13-18, who have been adjudicated on a new offense or have violated their probation and have completed a current chemical dependency evaluation that recommends an outpatient program. Juveniles are court-ordered to a minimum of 70 days and a maximum of 90 days. Juveniles are held accountable for their behaviors while completing the New Choices Program.

• Objective - provide outpatient chemical dependency programming in a secure setting with educational services and individualized assignments.
• Three Program Phases - Challenge to Change, Readiness and Commitment to Change, and Taking Ownership of Change.
• Program Structure - groups will be held four days per week after school for 1.5 hours each day. Individual sessions will be held in the evenings, minimally once per week. Family contact will be made throughout the program. Transitional plans will begin immediately upon intake.
• Funding - New Choices is funded by contracts with most major insurance providers and through use of Rule 25 funding.
• Youth receive all short-term program components.

21 Day Diagnostic Assessment Program

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Pre-adjudicated juvenile criminal offenders, male or female, ages 10 to 18.

• Objective - ensure a safe and secure environment for the general public and offender while producing assessments to assist in service-need and direction for case management.
• Four components - Psychological Evaluation, Pines School Educational Summary, Juvenile Center Nursing Health Assessment, and a discharge summary from the youth’s primary counselor.
• All programming pieces noted in Detention, Court Detention, and Waiting Placement Programs above pertain as well to the 21 Day Diagnostic Program.