Volunteering at Youth Services
General information about volunteering at Youth Services.
Juvenile Detention - Youth Services
Juvenile Detention provides short term care in secure custody to juveniles awaiting court involvement.
Information on Juvenile Detention.
Positive Behavior Support
Developed for schools, PBS has been adapted to the detention setting to help improve and modify problem behaviors.
Community Collaboration
The programs on this page provide services and support to youth served at Douglas County Youth Services.
Sustainability at Youth Services
Douglas County is Providing leadership, making decisions and taking actions to serve Douglas County by integrating a healthy environment, vibrant economy, and livable society to benefit current and future generations.
Improving the sustainability of our operations for the future can have immediate benefits for County residents today. Many measures that help us achieve sustainability can also reduce costs, improve the health of our residents, create jobs, and protect the Douglas County landscapes we call home.
Juvenile Detention Visitation Rules
Guideline for visitors to the juvenile detention center.
Please note: we reserve the right to deny anyone access to visitation for failure to adhere to our visitation guidelines.
Visitation is by appointment only. Please call 785-331-1300
Juvenile Detention
Douglas County is the host county responsible for the operation of a regional juvenile detention center serving a 13 county area in Northeast Kansas. The detention center is licensed for 18 residents.
Our Location
330 Northeast Industrial Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Phone(s): 785-331-1300
Fax: 785-331-1304