HAPPY CHRISTMAS! WHY DO WE LOCK UP SO MANY OF OUR CHILDREN?
Fifty thousand.
On any given day, that’s roughly the number of children locked up in youth prisons or other out of home confinement throughout the US.
Our Vision
The Michigan Juvenile Detention Association will continue to be a national leader in promoting and sustaining of exemplary juvenile detention, residential treatment, and community based services for youth and their families.
Our Mission
The Michigan Juvenile Detention Association is committed to the highest standard of professional ethics, overall excellence in the care and custody of youth, and the provision of services to their families.
