NORFOLK JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
1260 Security Ln.
Norfolk, VA 23502
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School Overview
The facility located at 1260 Security Lane in Norfolk, Virginia, is the **Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center (NJDC)**. It is a secure, state-certified residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who are awaiting court proceedings, pending placement in other programs, or serving short-term sentences for delinquent acts. The center is operated under the oversight of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and is tasked with maintaining public safety while ensuring the secure containment of minors within the legal system.

Beyond its custodial functions, the facility integrates educational and rehabilitative services to minimize the disruption of the residents' development. The school program within the center is designed to provide continuous academic instruction, ensuring that incarcerated youth have access to state-mandated curriculum, special education services, and literacy support during their stay. By emphasizing both security and educational continuity, the center aims to address the behavioral and academic needs of the youth while they navigate the juvenile justice process.
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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: (757)892-3310
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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