About Department of Juvenile Justice
DJJ operates both short and long term facilities for youth awaiting trial or who have been committed to DJJ custody by the Juvenile Courts. Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs) are secure short-term centers for youths awaiting trial in Juvenile or Superior Court, or awaiting a community-based placement elsewhere more suitable for his/her needs. Youth Development Campuses (YDCs) are long-term rehabilitation facilities for youth sentenced or committed to DJJ custody by juvenile courts.
