Cambria County PA Juvenile Detention Center

Cambria County PA Juvenile Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 814-472-8206

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Juvenile Detention Center provides temporary, 24-hour maximum secure care for juveniles between the ages of 10 and 18 years of age. The Detention Facility, with intensive supervision and structured programming, attempts to minimize the negative effects of confinement. The Court places alleged-to-be delinquent or adjudicated delinquents in detention when there is a clear and convincing need to protect the community. Juvenile Detention provides more than mere custody. Quality programming is offered to each youth. The program offers youth structure and clear expectations, and age-appropriate activities.

The Detention Center operates by creating legitimate, alternative pathways to adulthood through equal access to services that are least intrusive, culturally sensitive and consistent with the highest professional standards. The facility operates in a safe and secure manner that provides protection for the youth, staff and community. It preserves children's individual rights and dignity and encourages adolescent development. Programming emphasizes positive reinforcement techniques and approaches.

Recreational needs are provided through a structured physical fitness program. Outdoor recreation in a secured area is permitted weather- permitting. Interns and Occupational Therapists enhance the quality of care offered to youth.

visitation Info

Visitation for state juvenile facilities is limited to immediate family only. Mother, father, sisters, and brothers are acceptable. The visitation rules are very strict, we suggest reaching out to the staff to get their specific limitations.