The Yuma County Juvenile Facility has several programs that are designed to educate youth and encourage positive behavior.  STEP UP: Education that the Detention Officers provide for the detainees to increase their knowledge and encourage positive behavior.  Boss Bucks: A positive reinforcement tool that allows detainees to use their bucks in exchange for incentives, i.e. snacks, phone calls, etc.

Youth remain on the unit when it is time to sleep. Certain clothing, such as shoes and sweatshirts, are not permitted inside the cell to maintain the safety of those inside. The boys’ units have 1 person assigned to each cell. The girls’ unit houses 2 people per cell. Each person is provided with one mat, a sheet and blankets. All youth are allowed to take one religious book into his/her room; however, depending on their level, youth can also have 2 other books. There is one ceiling light in the cell and it is controlled by the unit staff. Cells are locked and monitored by unit staff at all times to maintain youth safety. Youth must sleep with their heads uncovered to allow staff to see that they are well.

A toilet and sink is provided in each cell.

Each day begins at 7:00am and, depending on level, will end at 9:00pm (with the exception of Friday & Saturday for Level 4). Those with the lowest level go to bed at 7:00pm. (See the Rules page for a more on the level system)

Each Detention Facility has specific rules that the juveniles inside must follow. The rules are created to provide for the safety of everyone within the facility. These Rules were added to this site on August 25, 2011. The Rules can change. Call (928) 314-1900 to get the current rules.