Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center

04/19/2023

What an incredible day it was for the kids! They were given the wonderful opportunity to express their creativity by painting rocks, which will be placed throughout the community, all thanks to the kind-hearted folks at Caldwell Fine Arts. It’s truly heartwarming to see Alison, Kim, and Mayor Wagoner go above and beyond for the children and the community. Their generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others is truly inspiring. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do! Caldwell Fine Arts

12/20/2022

Christmas “Best dressed Wall!” Team Warner

12/20/2022

Christmas “Best dressed Wall!” Team Anderson

12/20/2022

Christmas “Best dressed Wall!” Team Martinez

12/20/2022

Christmas “Best dressed Wall!” Team Page

12/20/2022

Christmas “Best dressed Wall!” Admin

12/11/2022

Thank you, Cynthia & Isabel for representing SWIJDC at this years Shop w/ a Cop!!!

12/02/2022

Tis’ the season at Whovenile Detention.

03/02/2020

On March 2, 2020, 28 years to the day after it’s original opening, Sean Brown was appointed the third Director of the SWIJDC!!!
Sean has been with SWIJDC for over 21 years, where he has served as juv. det. officer, supervisor, training coordinator and deputy director prior to this appointment.
Sean has served on the National Board of the Juvenile Justice Trainer’s Association, is an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainer’s Association and teaches various topics at the Peace Officers Standards and Training Academies in Meridian, ID.
Please join me in congratulating Sean!

02/28/2020

I need to report a theft. My door was stolen in broad daylight. And I can identify the five people that did it.

01/15/2020

Thanks to Craig, Mona and John from the Northwest Gold Prospector's Association for the great event today. All kids got a pan and found gold!!

01/08/2020

Every year, our SWIJDC Christmas party is a great success. Some of these kids have never had a nice Christmas party. The Public Defender's Officer, Prosecuting Attorney's Office provide support, but the amount of work is phenomenal! Thanks to Randy and Barb for spearheading this! Randy also mentions that "most of the actual legwork was done by our amazing investigator, Candace Reed." Thanks to all!!

12/19/2019

Thanks so much to Alison M from Caldwell Fine Arts for coming in with her son to give the kids a ukulele lesson. Everyone loved it! They learned a Christmas song or two. On top of that, CFA donated three ukuleles to the Center. Awesome program! THANKS!

11/27/2019

For my great staff...and everyone else... Thanks!

10/24/2019

Staff from the SWIJDC representing at the NPJS Symposium in the Street Law class. Way to go!

09/18/2019

In June of 2019, 299 juveniles detained in one of 12 Idaho Juvenile Detention Centers (JDCs) or housed in one of three Idaho Juvenile Corrections Centers (JCCs)completed a 29-item survey. Some noteworthy results from analysis of the 2019 survey responses included the following:
 Nearly two-thirds of the juveniles reported that they have at least one parent who has been or is incarcerated, and 55% also reported that at least one sibling has had at least some justice system involvement
 Half of the juveniles reported living in a single-parent household, which is nearly twice the rate of Idaho children generally
 Just over half of the juveniles reported that at least one parent abuses drugs or alcohol in their home; 44% reported that at least one sibling abuses drugs or alcohol in their home
 Two-thirds reported that it is normal for kids in their community to use drugs or alcohol
 Over 60% of the juveniles reported having been bullied at school, and nearly one-third reported having been bullied over the Internet
 More than 85% of the juveniles reported that this was not their first time in detention
 When asked to note what they anticipated to be major challenges after they were released, 55% reported drugs or alcohol, 42% reported their family or home situation, 40% reported peer pressure, 37% reported school, and 36% reported mental health
 The juveniles perceived community mentor ship in a positive light, with more than half reporting that they believed a community mentor could help them find a job, stay out of trouble, help with drug or alcohol abuse, be someone they could talk to, and be a positive role model. Nearly three-quarters reported wanting to have a community mentor
 Despite some troubling risk factors, the juveniles reported some protective factors as well. For example, over 70% reported that their parents are a positive influence in their lives, and 77% reported feeling that their home is a safe place. Nearly 95% reported that there is a trusted adult in the lives who they can talk to, and nearly 85% reported having access to a counselor in their school or community.
The surveys were delivered to Dr. Tedd McDonald, a researcher working as an independent contractor. (Thanks to Brian Walker of the 3B JDC for forwarding this out.)

08/28/2019

A couple SWIJDC staff will be presenters at the NPJS National Symposium in Salt Lake City in October. Please visit www.npjs.org to register. If you work with youth involved with the criminal justice system, you'll want to attend.

National Partnership for Juvenile Services

07/18/2019

Nice article about a great partnership helping others. Hope it grows and expands.

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