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The
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) operates within
the guidelines and requirements as established by the Ohio Department
of Youth Services (ODYS) and American Correctional Association
(ACA). It is a maximum security facility that can accommodate
132 male and female juvenile offenders who are being detained
pending Court requirements. Basic programming, focusing on learning
and development is offered within the JDC. Full-time education
services are provided by the Columbus Public Schools. The Detention
Center electronic monitoring staff may apply an electronic device
for youth to be supervised in their home, in accordance with
a court order. Daily monitoring of the youth's activities is
reviewed to ensure court ordered expectations are met. A number
of community agencies and programs lend their support to JDC
efforts and contribute to services within the JDC.
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