Juvenile Detention Education Program (JDEP)

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Educational services leading up to GED and / or diploma are provided to students (ages 11-21) placed in juvenile detention or jails. The Juvenile Detention Education Program also serves students placed in Assessment and Evaluation Programs in juvenile detention facilities.

LOCATIONS
• Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center
• Linn-Benton Detention Center
• Multnomah County Downtown Jail
• Multnomah County Inverness Jail
• Yamhill Detention Center

SERVICES PROVIDED
• Academic Credit
• Special Education & ELL Services
• GED Support
• IEP Transition Services

Juvenile Detention Education Program Laws in Oregon (PDF)

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Assessment and Evaluation Program

Youth in the Assessment and Evaluation (A&E) program undergo mental health assessment and evaluation with trauma-informed care in mind. The A&E voluntary, short-term residency has an emphasis on strength-based and cognitive-behavioral interventions. The program also provides counseling and various training for youth and their families.

Read more about the A&E program.

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Bars to Bridges

The Bars to Bridges Project supports the African American/Black Student Success Plan via the assistance of Transition Specialists. Our Transition Specialists work directly with African American, Black and Multi-race students who have been at the Donald E. Long Detention Home and are now transitioning into other placements or their neighborhood schools. Bars to Bridges, as an extension of House Bill 2016, also supports students at other facilities and in the community.

Find out more about Bars to Bridges.

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