Welcome to the Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) on-line tour of new generation juvenile detention facilities.  This tour provides an opportunity for Chief Probation Officers and others who are, or who hope to be, involved in the facility planning and development process to "visit" new generation facilities around the state and nation.  Facilities on the tour do not represent "models" or design recommendations by the State of California or the CSA.  They are presented to provide interested parties with information on design decisions made by other jurisdictions.

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Juvenile Detention Facilities categorized by number of beds:

NEW GENERATION DESIGN

Learning about new generation facilities is important for two reasons.  First, state and federal funds are enabling counties to address the critical need for juvenile bed space and/or to improve existing facilities, most of which were constructed 30 to 50 years ago. Second, to enhance safety and security in local detention facilities, the CSA is requiring a new generation design style for all facilities constructed with grant funds and for expansion of an existing facility if the CSA-rated bed space to be added is 30 or more (More).

RESOURCES

In addition to developing this on-line tour, the CSA has updated two publications which should be of interest and use to Chief Probation Officers and their facility planning teams: Corrections Planning Handbooks, a series of guides to effective facility planning and development, and More For Le$$ a construction cost management handbook. Another valuable resource for the construction of New Generation Detention facilities includes the Energy Commission Partnership Program.