Sargus Juvenile Detention Center, Youth detention center in St. Clairsville, United States
Sargus Juvenile Detention Center is a youth detention facility in St. Clairsville that houses adolescents in a secure setting. The facility provides education, counseling, and rehabilitation programs to prepare residents for eventual return to their communities.
The facility opened in 1973 as Ohio's first multi-county juvenile detention center. It was established from efforts to separate young offenders from adult inmates and provide specialized services.
The center implements programs that teach juveniles to accept responsibility for their actions and develop skills for successful reintegration into society.
The facility has limited visiting options and serves several neighboring counties in the region. Visitors should inquire ahead of time since access rules are strict.
A former employee of the center, Kathleen Hawk, was later promoted to Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Her career path shows how work at this facility led to a top national position.
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