Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy

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Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy

The Abraxas Academy is responsible for housing and rehabilitating juvenile offenders for Berks County and operates under a sanctuary model. Under this model a focus is maintained on community, accountability, and the seven commitments which include non-violence, emotional intelligence, social learning, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change. Each of the youth will be assigned a case manager, that is responsible for their individual program and will be able to answer any parent questions regarding their child. Residents will participate in at least three meetings each day to communicate feelings, goals, develop relationships with staff and students, and check in with their progress and next steps. The staff and facility are also responsible for home monitoring, drug and alcohol treatments, electronic monitoring, probation services, and victims or witness advocates. During any term of detention, full care is provided to each of the juveniles including their meals and snacks, education equal to that of the public schools, laundry services and cleaning, supervision for safety and security, and any medical or mental health care that is required. Mail: Abraxas Academy 1000 Academy Drive PO Box 645 Morgantown, PA 19543 Mail call occurs each evening and the residents will open their mail in the presence of a staff member, who will check for illegal contraband only without reading the contents of the letter. Phones: Supervised phone calls are made once each week with a staff member, and incoming calls are not accepted. Visitation: All visits are arranged directly with the facility at (610) 913-8000.

Phone: 610-913-8000

Physical Address:
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543

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How Do You Find Someone in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy?

To search for an inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 610-913-8000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Berks County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy Inmate Search

The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Berks County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 21,240 offenders.

The following charts of Berks County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Berks County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Berks County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Berks County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy at 610-913-8000.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy? What is the Schedule?

Visits at Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy are scheduled for parents and guardians Sunday – Saturday.

Residents may receive visits every other day, up to three visits a week.

Residents may also visit with attorneys/clergy as scheduled.

Visitation is held Monday – Friday 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday visitation hours are 11am – 12pm

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Berks County

What are the other City and County Jails in Berks County?

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This facility, known as "Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy" is also known as Berks County Youth Center, Berks County Youth Center, Pennsylvania, Berks.

The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy serves the following cities and towns of Berks County: Adamstown, Alsace, Bally, Bechtelsville, Bernville, Birdsboro, Boyertown, Bremen, Centerport, Douglass, Exeter, Fleetwood, Hamburg, Kutztown, Laureldale, Leesport, Maxatawny, Mohnton, Muhlenberg, Oley, Pennside, Reading, Robesonia, Shillington, Sinking Spring, Spring, Strausstown, Tilden, Topton, Washington, West Reading, Wernersville, Womelsdorf and Wyomissing.