Prince George Youth Custody Center

Prince George Youth Custody Center (PGYCC) is a co-ed facility, which opened in 1989. PGYCC's current capacity is 36 consisting of 12 Secure Custody and 24 Open Custody beds. Twelve of the Open Custody beds are located at Bowron House. Bowron is available for those residents willing to demonstrate a suitable level of personal responsibility and to engage in supervised community service. All youths admitted to the Center are between 12 and 18 years of age. Prince George is one of three secure custody centers in B.C. It is responsible for the custody arrangements for Northern B.C. and the Interior region.

All programs at PGYCC have been developed to be consistent with the Mission Statement and Principles outlined as follows:

Mission Statement

The Prince George Youth Custody Center provides a healthy, supportive and rehabilitate environment within a safe a secure setting. Integrated and multidisciplinary services respond to the needs of youth thereby promoting pro-social behaviour and contributing to public safety.

Principles

• " Youth can be assisted to understand the repercussions of their behaviour and should be held accountable for their behaviour in a manner consistent with their age and social development."
• " Programs/services will focus on factors related to criminal behaviour through ongoing assessment and proven methods."
• " Family involvement is important and community involvement is vital to successful reintegration into the community."
• " An integrated and multidisciplinary service delivery process best achieves rehabilitation."
• " Youth will be in the care of Youth Supervisors who receive ongoing specialised training in working with young offenders."
• " Youth and their rights will be respected."

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