Philadelphia In-Home Detention Program
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The In-Home Detention program is a court ordered program designed for delinquent youth. In-Home Detention serves as a detention alternative to residential detention at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center (PJJSC) or the Community Based Detention Shelters (CBDS). This program provides youth the opportunity to remain in the community as they await their adjudicatory hearing. Youth who are on In-Home Detention receive daily supervision from contracted agencies.
Overview
The goal of Cornerstone’s In-Home Detention is to provide services and supervision to ensure the appearance of youth for all court hearings, and to prevent their involvement or arrest in new delinquency cases. The program is designed for youth who are on detention status at home. It is an alternative to residential detention at the Juvenile Justice Services Center or Community Based Shelter Programs. Youth who are placed on In-Home Detention, pending further court proceedings will receive daily supervision and structure in lieu of being placed in custody. Youth may be assigned to the program for as little as two weeks and up to a maximum of several months, depending on the length of their pre-adjudicatory court process.
Population Serviced
Male and Female youth
Age 10 to 18, as well as youth up to the age of 21 with juvenile bench warrants
Referred from Philadelphia Juvenile Court (PJJSC and CBSP) with a permanent Philadelphia Residence
Parent/guardians agree with program terms and conditions
Program Goals
Prevent further involvement of youth in the justice system
Increase youth competencies
Provide structured prosocial interaction for youth
Reduce the number of youth at the Juvenile Justice Service Center and Community Based Shelters
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Pennsylvania
In-Home Detention
5221 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Cathy Twardy, Program Director
215.287.6478 / 720.895.8000 fax
Greg Beulah, Admissions Coordinator
302.740.3252
Darlene Johnson, IHD Program Coordinator
267.231.2818