Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention

Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention

The Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention houses juveniles who are located around the parish, from all of the cities and towns that are located within the region. It offers safety, security, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to all of the youth who are arrested for delinquent acts, on outstanding warrants, or breaking probation or release rules, among other reasons. It is a state licensed facility that falls under the regulation and operation of the Lafayette Consolidated Government. Within the facility there are housing pods, dayrooms, recreational space, classes and a library, and access to computers as needed for school and educational purposes. Along with a medical area, there are separate housing spaces, recreational spaces, and treatment areas along with the regular dayroom and dining areas. While housed here families are encouraged to visit the youth and to accept their calls, as this contact is a key part of the success of each of the individual youth and the programs overall. All necessary prescriptions can be dropped off a the facility and they will be provided each day as prescribed by the medical staff, and all assessment results will be shared with parents or guardians, along with assistance to obtain the needed services or treatments outside of the facility for ongoing care. Mail: 1613 Surrey Street, Lafayette, LA, 70508 Mail may not be hand delivered to the location and must go through the regular mail system, with anything illegal or banned being confiscated. Phones: Phone calls are a key point of contact to connect juveniles to their families, so they are permitted to call regularly and frequently. Visitation: Visits are permitted at least once a week, unless limited based upon behavior, and the visitation schedule is provided to parents and other qualified visitors after orientation.

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