The Washington County Juvenile Center is operated by the Juvenile Court and serves as an alternative to state institutionalization for youth of Washington County. Youth can only be placed in the Center by the Juvenile Judge.

The Center can accommodate 15 boys and 10 girls in the residential rehabilitation program and 6 children in secure detention.

The Washington County Juvenile Center is one of only 18 residential rehabilitation facilities approved by the Ohio Department of Youth Services. The state performs two inspections per year.

It provides adolescents, ages 12 - 18, with three basic services: residential treatment and rehabilitation program, shelter care services and detention capabilities.

The Center's mission is to provide a safe, structured environment where a delinquent youth receives help for his special needs through a very structured behavioral modification program.

The program emphasizes positive reinforcement and focuses on improving the child's behavior, academics, and emotional and mental well-being.

• Rehabilitation plan prepared by child and family team consisting of child, parents, probation officer, case manager, counselor, and teacher.
  
  
• 4 case managers and 12 youth specialists work with the youth helping them achieve their rehabilitation plan.
  
  
• 2 certified teachers and 1 teacher aide employed through Marietta City Schools provide individualized classroom instruction on site.
  
  
• A licensed professional clinical counselor provides individual mental health counseling to the youth.
  
  
• A licensed counselor provides individual drug and alcohol counseling to youth.
  
  
• On site weekly mental health and drug and alcohol group counseling provided by Washington County Mental Health and Southern Ohio Solutions.
  
  
• Court ordered parenting program for all youth's parents, as well as family counseling.
  
  
• Tutors hired to help youth in the evenings with problem academic areas including reading and math.
  
  
• Community Service performed daily by youth in the community.
  
  
• Daily recreation provided on premises.
  
  
• Regular off premises recreational and educational outings.
  
  
• Voluntary non-denominational bible study offered.
  
  
• Medical, dental, and optical care provided.
  
  
• Menus planned by licensed dietician.