Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: November 21, 2019
Address
200 S Whiting St, Alexandria, VA 22304
County
Alexandria City
Phone
703-751-3700
Fax
703-751-7320
Email
victor.martin@acps.k12.va.us

N VA Juvenile Detention is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center is within the jurisdiction of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice located at 200 S Whiting St, Alexandria, VA.

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 Virginia 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.

The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center School (NVJDCS) is a regional state-operated program whose local educational agency is ACPS. NVJDCS provides full-day educational services for school-aged students who are residing at the detention center. The school is a secure facility with a capacity of 70 students who are pre and post-judicial disposition. NVJDCS’ students are enrolled for short periods of time, ranging from 1 day to 1 year for pre-dispositional and up to 180 days for students in the post-disposition program. The school receives funding for school staff and instructional needs from the VDOE State Operating Programs, as well as Title I funds for the literacy coach position. All teachers are licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

What makes us unique?

  • Students reside at the detention center
  • Short enrollment periods
  • Rolling enrollment
  • Multi-grade, multi-ability classes
  • Educational transfer summaries used for students enrolled for more than five days
  • Collaboration with detention center security staff
  • School programming for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Children Services/Unaccompanied Alien Children program/Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR)
  • Secure facility
  • Co-Teaching content areas
  • Post-disposition program called New Beginnings

Academic Curriculum

NVJDCS' academic program includes English, mathematics, social studies, and science. The school also offers:

  • Project-based learning
  • Art therapy with a certified art therapist each day
  • Physical education classes each day with a certified P.E. teacher
  • 3 certified English as a Second Language teachers
  • 3 special education teachers/case managers
  • 1 certified reading specialist
  • Literacy period daily
  • Character education program
  • Pre GED and GED testing

Technology - Each classroom is equipped with a SMARTboard and laptops. iPads and Nooks are used regularly. SmartReponse clickers are also available.

The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center is a state-operated program with ACPS as the local educational agency. Our staff members adhere to state regulations for educating youth who are detained. All teachers are certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Awards and Honors

  • NVJDCS: 2014 The National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent or At Risk (NDTAC) highlighted in program showcases
  • Kathleen Fitzpatrick: 2013 ACPS Teacher of the Year
  • Byron Brown: 2013 & 2014 National Endowment for the Humanities Award recipient
  • NVJDCS: 2013 & 2014 Alexandria's Anti-Stigma HOPE Campaign featured NVJDC Students' Artwork
  • NVJDCS: 2013 Winning entry in the national Week-in-Rap Shout-Out Contest
  • NVJDCS: 2014 Recognized by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and US Department of Education (DOE) as a model juvenile detention education program. School was chosen as the site for the release of the Guidance Package which included: Guiding Principals for Providing High Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Setting.
  • Kathleen Fitzpatrick: Fulbright Program, India 2016
  • Bret Dunlap: James Madison Fellowship Program Recipient 2016

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Virginia 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 703-751-3700. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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