NORFOLK JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center is a public school that is part of the Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms school district, located in Norfolk, VA.
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.
For more information, contact Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center at (757) 892-3310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
NORFOLK JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public school in Norfolk, VA. See other public other schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.