LINCOLN VILLAGE REG JUVENILE DET CTR

Lincoln Village Reg Juvenile Det Ctr is a public school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Elizabethtown, KY.

The **Lincoln Village Regional Juvenile Detention Center**, located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serves as a secure residential facility operated by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As a detention center, its primary purpose is to provide short-term secure custody for youth who are awaiting court appearances, adjudication, or placement in a long-term treatment program. The facility is designed to maintain public safety while ensuring the temporary containment and supervision of juveniles who have been remanded to state custody by the court system.

In addition to its custodial responsibilities, the facility integrates educational and rehabilitative components into its daily operations. Because the youth held there are often awaiting legal resolution, the center provides access to state-mandated educational services to ensure that students do not fall behind in their academic progress. Furthermore, the environment is structured to include basic mental health support and behavioral management, reflecting the state's broader mission of providing care, supervision, and structured intervention for at-risk youth within the juvenile justice system.

For more information, contact Lincoln Village Reg Juvenile Det Ctr at (270) 766-5280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.