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​Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

We are excited to announce that we are beginning a partnership with Chicago's Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)

JTDC detains mostly young people ages 10-16 away from their families and communities while they wait for their trial. 

IYC Harrisburg

IYC St. Charles

  • Population: 117
  • Average Age: 17.37
  • Average length of stay: 6 months
  • Average Annual cost per youth: $135,064  
  • Population by Race: 79.5% Black, 27.4% White, 5.1% Hispanic
  • Population: 226
  • Average Age: 18.5
  • Average Annual cost per youth: $87,000
  • Population by Race: White (9%), Black (74%), Hispanic (17%)

IYC Pere Marquette

  • Population: 40
  • Average Age: 16.5
  • Average length of stay: 90-120 days
  • Average Annual cost per youth: $164,557
  • Population by Race: 65% Black, 32.5% White, and 2.5% Hispanic 
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