Juvenile Justice Center FAQ
Can the residents receive phone calls?
No. Residents are not allowed to receive incoming phone calls. Residents will have an opportunity to make free phone calls to their parents/guardians on a daily basis during privilege time as long as they are demonstrating positive behavior.
Can the residents receive mail?
Yes. All mail must go through the United States Postal Service. Address mail to: Juvenile Justice Center, {Resident's Name}, 37W655 IL Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175. Only letters or cards are allowed. No packages will be accepted and will be returned to the sender.
Can the residents receive money and other items?
No. The Juvenile Justice Center supplies the juveniles with clothing, hygiene, food and commissary items.
Do the residents attend school while they are being detained?
Yes. The Academic Program is staffed by certified teachers who are employed by the Regional Office of Education. The program is a year-round accredited school program which allows residents the opportunity to continue their education while detained.
Does the Juvenile Justice Center have religious services?
Yes. The Juvenile Justice Center offers all residents weekly non-denominational Bible study. Residents do not have to participate if they choose not to attend.
Does the Juvenile Justice Center have medical health care services?
Yes. Each resident is provided with medical care from the time of admission throughout their period of detention. This continuous care includes a medical screening for his/her clinical history (by the admitting staff) at the time of admission and a health assessment by the Juvenile Justice Center nurse following the admission. A nursing assessment is routinely given when a resident remains in custody after his or her detention hearing, or when a resident has been sentenced. The JJC also has a site physician and psychiatrist who see residents on a weekly basis.
Does the Juvenile Justice Center have mental health services?
Yes. The Juvenile Justice Center psychologist and the Kane County Diagnostic Center provide mental health crisis intervention services for residents in the Juvenile Justice Center. The JJC employs a psychologist. Whenever the psychologist is not available and services are needed, the on-call psychologist from the Kane County Diagnostic Center is contacted.
Does the Juvenile Justice Center need volunteers?
Yes. The Juvenile Justice Center welcomes volunteers to help provide educational and recreational support for residents. Volunteer opportunities include tutoring in reading, math, computer skills, library maintenance and art classes. All volunteer activities are provided on site under the supervision of the JJC staff. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and complete an application form, interview, and background check. Additional information can be obtained by calling 630-406-7480.
What is the difference between the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ)?
Other than residents who have been sentenced, the majority of residents' cases at the county-run Juvenile Justice Center are pre-adjudicatory. This means they are still waiting for the outcome of their case, or the "disposition" of their case, before being released to their parent, guardian, residential placement or the state-run Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is post-adjudicatory, meaning the residents have been found guilty of a delinquent offense and the resident was ordered to serve their sentence at the state facility. Residents in the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice can remain there until they are 21-years-old. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is located at 3825 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175. 630-584-0506
Can I set up a tour of the detention center for my child?
Due to both security and confidentiality issues, tours of the secure portions of the facility are not allowed.
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