Troy Fuller, Detention Manager
[Cognitive Restructuring] [Orientation Packet] [Visitation] [Daily Schedule] [Medical Consent] [Photos]
DETENTION
The Linn-Benton Detention Center was officially opened on December 15, 1997. It has a total capacity of 20 and serves two neighboring communities, Linn and Benton Counties. The center is located within the Oak Creek Youth Corrections Facility operated by the Oregon Youth Authority. Although located in a state building the detention center is county funded. It is a unique relationship based on partnership and a community need for public safety.
Detention is committed to using a balanced approach when working with juveniles. We provide public safety, accountability and opportunities for change. We promote cultural awareness, respect, education and appropriate social skills to the youth in our care.
Detention is a supportive, consistent team of professionals working toward common goals and objectives. We maintain high standards for staff and provide youth opportunities for growth and development.
COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING
Cognitive Restructuring is a process of changing thoughts. The goal is to help juveniles overcome risky thinking by bringing them to a level of conscious awareness and replacing the risky thoughts with pro-social positive choices.
Detention staff incorporate cognitive restructuring in all areas of programming at the detention center. The goal is to provide detained juveniles with the “tools” needed to change the way they think in and out of detention.
Every juvenile admitted to the detention center completes a Cost-Benefit Analysis form. The juvenile indicates a problem behavior he/she would like to change. The juvenile then identifies long and short term positive and negative consequences for the behavior.
Upon completing the orientation process, each juvenile completes a Thinking Report form. The juvenile identifies a specific instance in which they knew they were in a high risk situation. The juvenile also completes the following: thoughts, feelings and attitudes towards the high risk situation, interventions (things he/she could do as alternatives), and results and outcomes of the situation.
Juveniles who spend more than several days have an opportunity to complete a risk management workbook with the assistance of detention staff.
Cost-Benefit Analysis form
Thinking Report form
Risk Management Workbook
ORIENTATION PACKET
The youth orientation packet contains rules, rights and expectations for all detained juveniles. During the orientation process, the juveniles are given at least two opportunities daily to familiarize themselves with the detention program. Accommodations are made for juveniles with learning disabilities.
MAIL AND VISITATION
Detained juveniles are allowed to send and receive letters from anybody except people on probation, parole or are currently incarcerated. These letters will be sent to the Probation Officer or returned to sender. Detained juveniles may send 2 letters in the mail per week (stamps are provided). More may be sent if the family provides the stamps. Stamps may be dropped off at the detention center or sent in the mail. Incoming and outgoing mail is searched for contraband. Examples of contraband are: stickers, drugs, food, inappropriate pictures. Mail privileges can be terminated if contraband enters the facility via mail. Packages and gifts are not allowed. Mail can be sent to:
Juveniles name c/o
Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Center
4400 Lochner Rd SE
Albany, OR 97322
Visitation Rules
DAILY SCHEDULE
While at the facility youth participate in education, exercise, daily groups and skill building activities.
Daily Schedule
MEDICAL CONSENT FORM
This form allows legal guardians to give permission for their child, younger than age 15 years, to receive health care while detained at the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center. Children will be involved with organized activity including sports, may receive medications as prescribed, and/or may experience illness during the detention stay; however, signing this form gives permission for the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Medical Clinic Staff to assess and provide medical treatment for the child in the event of an emergency. Over the counter medications may be dispensed upon order from medical staff for such things as (including but not limited to): headaches, rashes, or minor abrasions.
To access the form, click here, fill out the necessary information, including signature, and fax the form to (541) 791-9485. All medical treatment provided to the child is confidential and will not be released to anyone without the written consent of the child.
PHOTOS
Detention Cell
Entrance
Schoolroom
Probation Officer Meeting
Building Front
Courtyard
[Cognitive Restructuring] [Orientation Packet] [Visitation] [Daily Schedule] [Medical Consent] [Photos]
