Jackson County Juvenile Detention

Jackson County Juvenile Detention

Located within the Family Justice Center of Jackson County, Missouri, the detention unit houses juveniles who are between the ages of 10 and 17, both male and female. It serves the surrounding area of Jackson County and provides housing units that separate the female and male residents, along with keeping them closely grouped by age and prior history of behavior in detention. This is done to provide the safest environment and the most likely to provide positive outcomes for each of the juveniles. Focused on the purpose of the facility to protect the community, protect the juvenile, ensure that they appear at all court dates, and cooperate will surrounding jurisdictions, the staff treat all of the residents with respect and compassion. Programs that are provided during detention include education through the local school district, medical care from the University of Medicine and Biosciences, nursing staff, mental health services, anger management, meals arranged to meet all USDA standards, spiritual services for those who choose to attend, and organized activities for both recreation and exercise. Mail: Address: 625 East 26th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Mail is delivered daily by the postal system, and it may be checked for contraband before being taken to the room of the receiver. Phones: Parents and guardians may receive regular calls from the facility and the juvenile held there. Visitation: Only parents and guardians may attend visitation days, which are provided to the parents upon admission to the facility.

Phone: 816-435-4701

Physical Address:
625 East 26th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Jackson County Juvenile Justice
625 East 26th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

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