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Kern County Juvenile - Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
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The Kern County Juvenile - Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility is a medium to low-security detention center located at 17824 Quality Road Bakersfield, CA 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.
In June of 2004, the new Larry J. Rhoades Kern Crossroads Facility was dedicated. The program is located at 17824 Quality Road, Bakersfield, California and is devoted to redirecting the lives of some of the most delinquent youth in the County. Previously, many of the minors committed to the Kern Crossroads Facility would likely have been sent to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), formally known as the California Youth Authority. The facility consists of three split level housing units capable of holding 40 wards each, with a maximum population of 120 wards.
The Crossroads Facility is a secure, residential institution with a complete medical and mental health component. The program model is to train, educate, and guide minors who are committed by the Juvenile Court toward a more productive and delinquency-free lifestyle. Minors are committed to Crossroads for a period of one year, ideally spending six months in custody and six months on furlough. Upon commitment, minors are classified, needs assessments are completed, and case plans developed before they are placed in one of the living units at the facility.
The Crossroads Facility Program represents a collective effort to change negative habits, attitudes, and behaviors. Juvenile Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Mental Health personnel, teachers, and minors’ parents or guardians all play a role in making a positive lifestyle change possible. Community service organizations and volunteers devote much appreciated time and effort toward the realization of this goal.
The basic philosophy is to instill in these young people the concepts of responsibility, accountability, and consequences by incorporating structure, discipline, education, and training in a behavior modification model. Some aspects of the program utilize military protocol, which provides structure in the development of leadership skills by allowing minors to earn rank and privilege. The recreation program is designed to challenge the minors physically and mentally. Components in the recreation program encourage teamwork and help to break down barriers to positive peer relationships.
Minors attend school 270 minutes a day in an educational program operated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. The school program is designed to meet individual academic needs, often improving their scores two to three grade levels in reading and math during their stay. Community service is also an important aspect of the Crossroads Program. Minors give back to the community by performing community service to many nonprofit organizations. Vocational Training is offered in many areas including oilfield work and construction.
Juvenile facilities overseen by Kern County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
