Pod

The juvenile detention center operates with a pod system. A pod is a designated housing unit within the facility where a group of youth live, sleep, and eat together. Pods house up to 10 youth, and since the number in care is usually below this limit, all youth in the center are typically housed in the same pod. However, if a situation requires separation, an isolation room or another unit is used. Youth eat all their meals within the pod, receiving three meals and three snacks per day.

Youth in the juvenile detention center are encouraged to maintain communication  with family and loved ones. They are allowed to write letters home at any time and can make up to two phone calls per week. With good behavior, youth can earn up to two extra calls per week. If in-person visits are not possible, those may be replaced with additional phone calls as well. Youth may write to anyone, unless restricted by a court order, probation conditions, or due to a serious safety concern. Phone calls and visits are subject to approval by the probation officer.