Sedgwick County Department of Corrections
Youth Services
700 S Hydraulic | Wichita, KS 67211-2704
316-660-9750 | Fax 316-660-1670

Larry Ternes, Administrator

Starting Point Prevention Program
700 S Hydraulic | Wichita, KS 67211-2704
316-660-9737 | Fax 316-660-1672

A delinquency prevention program located at the Juvenile Detention Facility. It is a free, one-time intervention for parents of children who are displaying at-risk behaviors. The goal of this program is early intervention with the hope of diverting the at-risk youth away from contact with the Juvenile Court.

Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF)
700 S Hydraulic | Wichita, KS 67211-2704
316-660-9750 | Fax 316-660-1670

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Home-Based Supervision (HBS)
700 S Hydraulic | Wichita, KS 67211-2704
316-660-9737 | Fax 316-660-1672

An alternative detention program began in 1990 to divert appropriate juveniles from JDF to their own homes under close supervision of staff. The HBS program places the juvenile on a strict contract which severely limits their freedom to only approved activities. Staff may require juveniles to wear electronic monitors to increase supervision and accountability.

Juvenile Residential Facility (JRF)
881 S. Minnesota | Wichita, KS 67211-2700
316-660-9775 | Fax 316-383-8276

The JRF is a non-secure 21 bed residential detention facility  opened in June 1994 to relieve crowding at JDF. The program serves juveniles who require detention services but do not require secure confinement. A diverted supervised living situation is provided for youths from the detention population that is less restrictive and promotes positive ties with the youth's family, school and community.

Judge Riddel Boys Ranch (JRBR)
25331 W. 39th St. South | Goddard, KS 67052-9244
316-660-1600 | Fax 316-794-2061

A 42-bed licensed residential treatment facility for male juvenile offenders in State custody. Services include education, preparation for independent living, behavior management, counseling, employment preparation, recreation and parent programs. The program purpose is to assist youth in preparing to function effectively and lawfully in the community.  Click here for more information.

Typical Juvenile Offender Profile

A typical juvenile offender entering a court-ordered program in Sedgwick County is:

• Caucasian

• 15 years old

• From a single parent home

• Low income

• Current adjudication - Theft or Probation violation

• Priors: 1 - shoplifting and 1 - criminal damage to property

• 2 - 3 years below grade level in reading, math and language skills

• Has a history of abuse (physical and/or sexual)

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