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MISSION

The Central Counties Youth Center(CCYC) is a structured environment providing secure, safe surroundings for both the youth and the community while the youth await court proceedings.

Although safety and security are the foundation of our environment, we afford youth the opportunity to gain control of their lives by taking responsibility for their actions. This is accomplished through the structure, redirection, and educational systems of the center and the role modeling, interaction, and experience of educated professionals.

CCYC is a 14-bed co-ed facility, with 24-hour intake and admission that serves youth ages 10 to 17.

Owned and Operated by:

Centre County
Clearfield County
Clinton County
Huntingdon County
Mifflin County

PROGRAM

While providing safety and security to our residents, our goal is to promote positive behavior in a controlled rule-guided setting. This includes but is not limited to, using appropriate rewards for well-managed behavior and use of positive coping skills, appropriate redirection when necessary, and above all the allowance of all residents to be independent and in control of their own behaviors and emotions.

EDUCATION

Residents are provided school in-house from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the school year (August- June). Individualized instruction plans are developed based on academic levels of learning gauged by their results from the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT). The WRAT assessment measures basic reading, writing, math, and language skills. Special education services are provided for those students who may require an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Summer language arts and poetry classes are also offered (June- August).

RECREATION

Recreation and physical exercise are an important part of the resident’s life. Recreation programs are provided through school physical education classes, and open gym time is offered during residents’ free time. The goal of recreation and physical exercise is to assist with the maintenance of energy levels, the therapeutic benefits of physical movement, team-building, building communication skills, increasing good decision-making skills, self-esteem, and self-confidence.

STAFF

Both male and female staff are employed at CCYC to assist in the care of both female and male residents during their short-term stay before they are assigned to placement by the Juvenile Justice System. Full and part-time youth counselors are available to meet the needs of residents 24/7.

INTERN PROGRAM

Our internship program provides students in various fields to experience the day-to-day workings of the detention center. Through the use of staff development programs, interns are afforded the opportunity to learn how the juvenile justice system works.

VOLUNTEERS

Individuals and groups who have skills, talents abilities, and/or knowledge to share with the resident group are encouraged to apply for a volunteer commitment with the facility. Volunteer opportunities are available for short or long-term commitments, and on a flexible schedule.

PREA: Prison Rape Elimination Act

The Central Counties Youth Center is committed to the safety and security of its inmate population and staff. The Central Counties Youth Center has a zero tolerance policy against sexual misconduct, consensual sexual contact, sexual abuse, sexual, and rape by inmates against another inmate.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

PREA Report

PREA Brochure English