Charles Smith
Director, Correctional Services
(334) 321-0230

East Alabama Regional Detention

A maximum-security detention facility located on Main Campus with a capacity to serve 32 juveniles. The average age is 14 and the average length of stay is four weeks. Referrals accepted from DYS and Juvenile Court in 12 counties. Provides locked security, support, and limited psychological assessments for juvenile offenders awaiting final adjudication and placement.

Voyages

Offering Structure, Treatment, Awareness, Redirection and Support in a minimally secured congregate-care setting. Serving up to 16 females statewide ages 12 to 18 who have been referred for care by the Department of Youth Services. Average lenght of stay is up to 60 days. Program focus is on the development of responsible behavior patterns, social skill building and effective decision-making. The intervention team consists of referring workers, family, team leaders, residential specialists, teachers, a social worker and counselor with administrative and clinical support.

B.E.A.M.S. (Behavior, Education, Attitude, Motivation & Success)

Specialized community residential treatment for eight female juvenile offenders. This 90-day program provides treatment-based services to girls referred by Department of Youth Services.

Maintenance/Security:

The facilities, grounds, equipment and auto fleet owned by the agency require continual attention, repair and maintenance. The agency’s Maintenance Department strives to assist department heads and direct-care staff in establishing and maintaining environments that are inviting and safe for children, families and employees.

The agency’s Security Department works to ensure year-round safety on the agency’s main campus during late night and early morning hours.