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IYC-Pere Marquette is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State juvenile - minimum facility.
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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
The IDJJ - Illinois Youth Center - Pere Marquette is within the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice located at 17808 State Hwy 100W, Grafton, IL.
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 Illinois 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.
IYC-Pere Marquette represents a groundbreaking approach within the Illinois juvenile justice system, serving as a level three, minimum security male facility with an open campus. With its innovative focus on reintegration, the facility is dedicated to providing youth with the necessary tools and support to successfully reintegrate into the community.
At IYC-Pere Marquette, youth are provided with more intense intervention and treatment-oriented programming compared to traditional juvenile facilities. This emphasis on tailored intervention aims to address the underlying issues contributing to the youth's involvement in the justice system and equips them with the skills needed to lead positive and productive lives.
Community involvement plays a central role in the reintegration process at IYC-Pere Marquette. By fostering connections with the community, youth are provided with opportunities for structured learning and engagement outside the facility. These community connections not only help to broaden the youth's horizons but also facilitate their transition back into society upon release.
Importantly, IYC-Pere Marquette does not house any special offender populations, allowing the facility to focus exclusively on the needs of the youth in its care. This dedicated approach ensures that resources and programming are tailored specifically to the individuals at the facility, maximizing the impact of interventions and support services.
Overall, IYC-Pere Marquette represents a progressive model for juvenile justice, prioritizing reintegration, community involvement, and individualized treatment to support youth in building positive life skills and successfully transitioning back into their communities.
Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Illinois do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
NOTE: Please review IDJJ Visitation Rules and Information before visiting.
On the first visit to any Illinois Youth Center, the visitors will be required to have a photo identification, such as a driver's license, a state identification card, or acceptable documentation of non-US citizen including a current passport, Visa, or Matricula, and documentation that includes their social security numbers if US citizens, and date of birth.
Please have two forms of identification; one should be a photo ID for additional visits.
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