JUVENILE FEMALE SECURE UNIT

JUVENILE FEMALE SECURE UNIT is a public secondary school that is part of the OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION school district, located in BORDENTOWN, NJ with about 9 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade.

The facility located at W. Burlington Street in Bordentown, New Jersey, is the **Female Secure Care and Intake Facility**, which operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC). It serves as the primary state-level secure residential placement for adjudicated juvenile females in New Jersey. As a "secure" facility, it is designed with high-level security measures to house youth who have been committed by the court system, providing a structured, restrictive environment while focusing on rehabilitation.

The program at this facility is designed to address the specific needs of incarcerated girls through a gender-responsive approach. It offers a range of rehabilitative services, including academic education, mental health counseling, substance abuse programming, and life-skills training. The overarching mission of the facility is to provide a safe and therapeutic atmosphere that encourages behavioral change, academic advancement, and successful reintegration into the community upon release, while ensuring public safety through its secure infrastructure.

For more information, contact JUVENILE FEMALE SECURE UNIT at (609) 324-6350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.