Supportive Campus Culture:
When students come to Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center, they become a part of a cohesive, supportive community. Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center embraces a broad spectrum of youth with targeted needs, so every young woman feels like she belongs and can succeed. Our program provides a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where youth receive targeted treatment and interventions specific to her risk and need.
Family Engagement:
Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center recognizes the role of the family in a young woman’s success while placed with us, as well as when she returns home. We are committed to engaging families in their daughters’ treatment programs while strengthening family bonds. At this time, we facilitate family participation through the use of video conferencing.
Clinical Services:
Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center is committed to delivering the right services at the right time. Our qualified clinical team works with each youth and her family to create an individualized treatment plan that addresses her specific needs and risk factors. Masters-level therapists provide individual counseling as well as group treatment. Evidence-based treatment groups include Aggression Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety and Impact of Crime.
Academics & Vocational Training:
Through year-round accredited high school and career and technical education programs, Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center emphasizes an education experience that links personalized learning to college or career readiness and future success.
Education services include special education, credit recovery and accelerated learning. Students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, pass the GED, or return to their community school at grade level.
Through relevant career tracks, students gain practical, applicable skills which allow them to enter the job market with industry-recognized certifications in-hand.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
Participation in athletics and other extracurricular activities have a positive impact on a young person’s cognitive development and overall mental health. At Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center youth have the opportunity to participate in intramural competitions and community outreach programs. These activities support a healthy lifestyle while developing leadership, teamwork and communication skills that can be applied to other areas of daily life.