NEW RIVER VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
650 Wades Lanes
Christiansburg, VA 23607
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School Overview
The New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home (NRVJDH), located in Christiansburg, Virginia, serves as a secure, short-term residential facility designed to provide safe custody and temporary care for juveniles who are awaiting court appearances or placement. Operating under the oversight of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, the facility is committed to maintaining a structured environment that prioritizes security and public safety while upholding the rights and well-being of the youth in its charge.

Beyond its primary function of detention, the facility focuses on the educational and behavioral needs of its residents to ensure that time spent in the home is productive. The NRVJDH emphasizes a rehabilitative approach, often integrating academic instruction, counseling services, and life-skills programming to assist juveniles in making positive choices. By coordinating with local court services, social services, and community partners, the detention home aims to provide a stable, regulated atmosphere that addresses the immediate legal and personal needs of the youth within the New River Valley region.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Phone: (540)381-0097
Grade Range: N - N
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NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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