DJJ Partners with Kingdom United Fellowship Market Place Resource Center
MAY 16, 2025
The Department of Juvenile Justice is proud to announce a partnership with Kingdom United Fellowship (KUF) Market Place Resource Center. Through this initiative, KUF Market Place Resource Center... Read More
DJJ Data Tracks Juvenile Marijuana Trends
MAY 8, 2025
A review of data collected by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) from fiscal years (FY) 2019-2024 shows a decrease in marijuana-related intake complaints for youth since FY 2021. ... Read More
New DJJ Services Help Youth Avoid Re-arrest
MAY 1, 2025
Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice has observed a lower rate of recidivism among youth who participate in a program that connects at-risk juveniles and their families with community-based services before they ... Read More
Bon Air Facility Focuses on Youth Safety
MAY 1, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice has installed and implemented multiple security enhancements to strengthen youth safety at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. In fiscal year 2024, ... Read More
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center Sees Rise in Graduation Rate
MAY 1, 2025
As this year’s commencement nears, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice’s Division of Education anticipates the number of committed ... Read More
Longer Lengths of Stay Demonstrate Positive Youth Progress Throughout
MAY 1, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice presented study findings at the 2024 National Institute of Justice Research Conference on how ... Read More
Dramatic Increase in Treatment Completion for Committed Youth
MAY 1, 2025
A Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice analysis of treatment need completion for youth with indeterminate commitments in direct care from ... Read More
Risk Levels Show Vast Improvement with DJJ Programs
MAY 1, 2025
Data collected by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice since fiscal year (FY) 2019 shows notable improvements in risk and protective ... Read More
DJJ Announces 17% Increase in Visitation Rates
APRIL 29, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile (DJJ) is pleased to announce a 17% increase in family visitation rates for youth committed to its care in 2024 ... Read More
Education Faculty Hype Up Students and Staff
APRIL 29, 2025
Students and staff at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center were met with enthusiastic cheers and applause from faculty in the halls of Yvonne B. ... Read More
ASPIRE Unit Makes Virtual Visit to Jamaica
APRIL 9, 2025
During spring break, ASPIRE intervention program participants took a trip to Jamaica, where they enjoyed tropical vibes, reggae music and local ... Read More
Facility Residents Spring into Activities
APRIL 9, 2025
Taking advantage of warmer weather and inspired by the national college basketball tournament, Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center residents ... Read More
