Detention Services

The New York City Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) provides a number of services to keep youth healthy, educated and active during their time in detention. Services include, but are not limited to, case management, health, dental and mental health, as needed, and education, recreation, and access to ombudspersons and chaplain services.

On these pages, you will find information about services in Secure and Non-Secure Detention, Court Services, and how to become a voluntary religious or community service provider in detention. Links to other Juvenile Justice organizations and agencies are provided as well as contact information for DJJ's three Secure Detention facilities.