Youth Detention - Harborfields

Program Description

Harborfields operates under the auspices of the County of Atlantic, Department of Public Safety and is managed, under contract, by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission, now known as the Youth Justice Commission. Harborfields is located on Buffalo Avenue and Duerer Street in the City of Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

The Program serves male juveniles up to age 18 awaiting court review for disposition, trial or other court action. The facility has 20 secure beds.

Mission Statement

Harborfields provides a secure, safe, clean and healthy environment for court-detained youth. The dedicated staff of Harborfields are consistent, tolerant individuals who work as team players. Leading by example, the staff is able to provide difficult youth much needed self-discipline, respect for self and others and personal responsibility.

Through education and rehabilitation, emotional support, stability and structure, the youth at Harborfields are dealt with as individuals. At Harborfields the program prepares its youth to reenter the community or to enter into Youth Justice Commission programs.

With the use of effective treatment methods, Harborfields is making a difference in the lives of youth.

Program Goals

Harborfields meets the needs of the community as a secure facility for juveniles who have been deemed unsuitable for release pending court appearance. Harborfields also works to stabilize juveniles by structuring their day with educational and recreational activities.

Primary Services

Counseling Component - Guided group interaction is conducted daily by two staff for approximately 1 hour per session. Individual counseling is provided as needed by staff social workers and outside contractors.

Academic Education, Special Education and GED preparation are provided by the Youth Justice Commission's education department with the expectation that youth will return to their hometown public school or transitional school.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling as well as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous sessions are provided through the Atlantic County Youth Services Commission, as needed.

Recreation and Athletics are conducted in the facility gymnasium by the physical education teacher provided by the Youth Justice Commission's education department.

Sex Education and Parenting classes are provided by an on-site program specialist.

Community involvement is maintained through special events which may include speakers such as local elected officials, members of the police department, and people from other walks of life.

Home Electronic Detention System (HEDS) Youth, if deemed safe for release to the community, will be sent home by the juvenile judge. The county jail staff will connect youth to the HEDS program and monitor the youth 24 hours a day, making physical trips to the juvenile's home, school, place of work, etc.

Admission Criteria

Upon arrest, a juvenile must be seen by Juvenile Intake for determination of detainable offense which would result in the youth being remanded to Harborfields.

• Parent Handbook

Visiting Hours

Sunday
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Thursday
7:00PM - 8:00PM

Visitation Requirements

• No one under the age of 15 unless sibling or child of resident
• All visitors must be on the resident’s approved visiting list
• All visitors must have photo ID
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must have written parental consent to visit
• No former residents are permitted to visit unless they are the parent or guardian of the resident

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