NVJDH

The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home was established to provide safe, secure custody for juveniles being charged with a crime, or are awaiting court action. The majority of children are held pending court disposition or transfer to another jurisdiction or agency. A few children may be held temporarily for as long as three months. Currently the referrals come from the Juvenile Courts of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. In 1960, …

…one to three months. During this time every effort is made to provide an atmosphere that will be conducive to the future rehabilitation of the child. The daily program is planned so as to give ample opportunity for the successful expression of individual talent and abilities. The social, academic, religious and medical need of the children are well provided for in the structure of the daily program." Chip Coleman, director of recreation and Volunteer Services.