HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL CENTER

Highland Residential Center is a secure, state-operated juvenile justice facility located in Highland, New York, overseen by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Designed to provide a structured environment for youth adjudicated as juvenile delinquents, the center focuses on rehabilitation through a combination of academic instruction, vocational training, and clinical support. The facility functions as a residential setting where residents are expected to engage in behavioral modification programs aimed at addressing the root causes of their involvement with the justice system.

The educational component at Highland is a core pillar of its operations, typically delivered through a specialized program that accommodates students who have had disrupted experiences in traditional public schools. In addition to core subjects, the center emphasizes social-emotional learning, life skills development, and transitional planning to help residents successfully reintegrate into their home communities upon release. By maintaining a highly supervised and regulated environment, Highland Residential Center seeks to balance public safety with the goal of providing youth with the tools necessary to make positive behavioral changes and pursue future educational or career opportunities.