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Department of Human Services

Youth justice

The Department of Human Services (DHS) operates the county’s juvenile detention facility, manages contracts for court-ordered youth programs, and works to divert youth from the formal justice system through intensive prevention services.

Programs

DHS Intensive Prevention Services (IPS)

Supporting youths' unique needs to prevent them from entering the juvenile justice system.
Mural of Thurgood Marshall saying

Court programs for youth

Delivering programs to support the needs of both pre- and post-adjudicated youth.
Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center.

The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC)

Holding youth at the request of the courts while they wait for their cases to be heard.
A young African American girl holding a camera and smiling.

Community Evening Resource Centers (CERC)

Providing free, safe spaces at night for youth to engage in fun, structured activities.

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