The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) celebrated the first cohort of young people to earn their bachelor’s degree while at a juvenile rehabilitation (JR) facility.
Six young people at Green Hill School (GHS) won a nationwide anti-fentanyl contest hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as part of an effort to prevent drug overdose deaths.
Juvenile rehabilitation (JR) provides spiritual and faith-based programming for those young people who are interested and feel it will aid in their care. On Apr. 7, 2024, two JR Counselors and three young men from the Canyon View Community Facility attended a community event at a church in Wenatchee.
Seeds are beginning to sprout in the Green Hill School (GHS) garden. This year, young people and staff are growing cabbage, artichokes, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, onions, bok choi, kale, watermelon, marigolds, and more.
The goal of Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) is to provide a therapeutic setting for young people to turn their lives around. Safety and security are our top priorities; we can’t focus on rehabilitation without keeping our staff and residents safe.
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To better prepare young people to transition from a secure facility to a minimum-security facility, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) implemented a more thorough review process.
Award-winning rapper Macklemore surprised youth at Green Hill School last week by attending the watch party for the youth-produced anti-fentanyl campaign video, Dark Road.
Community Assisted Reentry (CAR) is a voluntary program available to young people without parole obligations for up to 12 months of support to transition back into their communities successfully following release from JR.
Educational programs within Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) range from high school to technical programs to college degrees that help residents plan for their futures. Education is a powerful tool that gives young people the skills to be successful. With the degrees and certifications earned, residents are given the knowledge to pursue careers and their passions once released.
