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 An agency of the U.S. Department of Justice
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An agency of the U.S. Department of Justice
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Federal Juvenile Population Federal juveniles are a special population with special designation needs. Each juvenile is placed in a facility that is appropriate to his/her security and programming needs. Several factors (e.g., age, offense, length of commitment, and mental and physical health) are considered when making placements. Historically, the Federal juvenile population has been predominantly Native American males with an extensive history of drug, alcohol, and violent behavior. These juveniles tend to be older in age, with more than 87 percent between ages 17-20, and are typically sentenced for sex-related offenses. In fact, the Federal government has unique jurisdiction over crimes in Indian Country and the most serious crimes committed on reservations tend to be prosecuted in Federal court. Consequently, over 79 percent of Federal juveniles are Native American. In addition to these Federal juvenile offenders having typically committed violent offenses, they also commonly have an unfavorable history of responding to interventions and preventive measures in the community. As a last resort, they are sentenced by the Federal courts to the custody of the Bureau. Federal law does not provide aftercare supervision for Bureau custody cases following release from residential programs.
Of note, more than 72 percent of the total Federal juvenile population :
Facilities The Bureau recognizes that treatment needs of the juvenile offender population must be continually monitored to ensure programs effectively meet existing needs. Secure Facility. A secure juvenile facility provides rehabilitation and accountability for Federal juvenile offenders within a secure setting, thereby ensuring protection of the public. Offenders housed at these facilities include those sentenced to the custody of the Bureau or placed as a condition of supervision by Federal courts.
Non-Secure Facility. The terms "non-secure," "staff secure," "community-based," and "juvenile community residential" are used interchangeably to describe a facility that is not surrounded by a perimeter fence, and that facilitates the reintegration of juvenile offenders to the community by allowing them access to the community in an effort to achieve treatment and correctional objectives.
Non-secure juvenile facilities provide rehabilitation and accountability for Federal juvenile offenders by confining them in appropriate settings and protect society by monitoring the offenders' activities in the community. Offenders housed at these facilities include those sentenced to the custody of the Bureau or placed as a condition of supervision by the Federal courts.
Juvenile - Family Reunification Regardless of the terminology used to describe the return of juvenile offenders to community settings following a period of incarceration (e.g., re-entry, aftercare, post-release, supervised release, parole, probation supervision, and/or mandatory age release), every effort is made to ensure the individual is prepared for that return. The Bureau attempts to place all Federal juveniles close to home to facilitate the transition back to the community and their eventual reuniting with their families. In fact, the process of family reunification begins during incarceration. In addition to encouraging family visitation, other services (e.g., individual and family counseling for juveniles, their families, and/or significant others) are made available, when feasible. Counseling is provided by qualified professionals with an appropriate state license, if such is required. Additional consultation services are obtained when the need arises. Due to the high percentage of Native American juveniles in the system, reasonable provisions for visitation by the extended family, tribal elders, and tribal members are also made, provided this does not interfere with or disrupt the safe operation of the facility.
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