Pima County Juvenile Detention Center

Pima County Juvenile Detention Center

Dedicated to improving the lives of the juveniles who pass through its doors, the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center is full of bright colors, has a full garden they can tend, and encourages healing, health, and justice. Victims are provided with tools to move past their history and to learn coping and life skills, juvenile offenders are encouraged to learn new skills and how to make positive choices, and each student is provided with all medical care including physical, mental, and dental care while they are detained. This facility is a safe environment that provides guidance and rewards positive changes, helps to transition youth back to their community, teaches accountability and responsibility, provides tools to prevent relapse, encourages self sufficiency, and uses positive reinforcement and supports to help teach building a support system. Opened in 2000, this building is located directly behind the court building, and houses those who are charged in court, who require restriction to protect themselves or others, or to protect the community. To achieve the best results, mail, phone calls, and visits with immediate family are all encouraged, and the family may be included in some programming to improve behavior at home as well as in detention. Mail: All mail will be sent through the US Postal Service and care packages may not be dropped off at the facility. All mail is checked for contraband before being delivered. Youth's Name Pima County Juvenile Detention Center 2225 East Ajo Way Tucson, Arizona 85713-6295 Phones: One call each week is permitted, but more calls and longer calls may be earned through positive behavior and changes. Visits. Visiting hours are Thursday and Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm, weekends and holidays 12:30-1:30pm and 6:30pm-7:30pm, with virtual visits offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

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