The Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home, operated by the Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission, is a secure detention facility in Williamsburg, VA. With a capacity of 48 beds, the center provides a safe environment for juveniles awaiting court hearings or serving time in detention. Their focus is on the safety, rehabilitation, and redirection of the youth in their care through behavior modification programs, cognitive behavioral training, and various other services.
Residents at the Merrimac Center live in gender and age-specific housing units and participate in programming tailored to their needs. The center employs a behavior modification system that rewards positive behaviors through a point card system, while inappropriate behaviors are addressed through time-outs. Additionally, residents engage in group sessions such as Rational Behavior Training, Social Skills Training, Anger Management, and Addiction programs. The center also offers a Girls Growth Group that addresses specific needs of the female population. Through these programs, the Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home aims to help young individuals gain insight, make better decisions, and choose a new path towards success and happiness.
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