AOC-YUMA COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

AOC-Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center is a public secondary school that is part of the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center (79524) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 1 students.

The Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center, located at 2795 S. Avenue B in Yuma, Arizona, operates under the jurisdiction of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). As a secure detention facility, its primary purpose is to provide a safe, structured, and temporary environment for juveniles who have been remanded to custody by the court system. The facility focuses on maintaining public safety while ensuring the humane treatment and supervision of youth pending court hearings or placement in long-term rehabilitation programs.

Beyond basic security and detention, the center incorporates educational and rehabilitative components designed to mitigate the disruption caused by incarceration. Because state law mandates educational access for incarcerated youth, the facility coordinates with local educational authorities to provide schooling, ensuring that residents continue their academic progress while in custody. The center operates with a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the importance of legal due process, behavioral accountability, and the provision of essential services—such as counseling and life-skills programming—aimed at guiding youth toward more positive outcomes upon their release.

For more information, contact AOC-Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center at (928) 314-1827 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.