Illinois Youth Center ChicagoOpened: July 1999Capacity: 130Level 2: High Medium-Security Juvenile Male & FemaleAverage Daily Population: 104 Total Average Daily Population: 104Average Age: 17Average Annual Cost Per Inmate: $76,095.00
VISITATION
ALL VISITORS, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, MUST BE ON THE INMATE'S APPROVED VISITING LIST IN ORDER TO VISIT. PROSPECTIVE VISITORS SHOULD CONTACT THE INMATE TO HAVE THEM PLACED ON THE VISITING LIST.
Information on this page is intended to answer questions and provide guidance for individuals who want to visit an inmate at an Illinois correctional facility.
You may download files to study the Visitation Rules that govern behavior of inmates and visitors.
On the first visit to any correctional facility, the visitors will be required to have a photo identification, such as a driver's license, a state identification card, or acceptable documentation of non-US citizen including a current passport, Visa, or Matricula, and documentation that includes their date of birth.Please have two forms of identification; one should be a photo ID for additional visits.Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Special visiting hours can be arranged weekdays through casework supervisors and administrative staff.
Business Mail:136 North Western AvenueChicago, Il 60612Phone: (312) 633-5219 Inmate Mail: 136 North Western AvenueP.O. Box 120212Chicago, Il 60612
IYC-Chicago is located on the west side of the city and is a leased property that occupies the third floor of a rehabbed warehouse building. The facility houses up to 86 males and 44 females, making it the only co-ed center in the state. There are approximately 97 employees at the center. The institution also serves as a drop-off center for all juvenile parole violators in District 1.
Highlights
Nearly 450 violators came through the center's doors last year before being transferred to Reception and Classification (R&C). IYC-Chicago holds and escorts writ youth from other facilities who have court appearances in Cook County.
The facility conducts annual cycle training for all local adult transition centers in District 1. In FY 2003, more than 300 employees participated in this training. The center also serves as a drug specimen collection site for new employees and volunteers. IYC-Chicago continues to assist the agency in efforts to recruit new employees by participating in screenings and local job fairs.
In FY 2003, community projects have included gingerbread house donations to local area children's hospitals, youth workcrews who clean the Lawndale area, food drives for the Chicago Food Depository and charity donation drives.
Reducing Recidivism
Transitional programming has been supplemented by federal grants that will allow the facility to contract for re-entry services. These services assist youth in their return and progress back into the community. Violence intervention programs have included Schwab "In My Shoes" presentations that discuss the impact of gang activity. Former gang members confined to wheelchairs as a result of gang-related gunfire talk to youth about their lives before and after tragic life-altering incidents in an effort to warn youth about their high-risk lifestyles.
Security Initiatives
The Intel Unit continues to play a vital role in obtaining pertinent information on gang activity within and outside of the institution. Mail and phone surveillance measures have increased as security threat group issues in the city are on the rise. Drug interdiction measures include routine shakedowns and K-9 visits. These actions ensure a drug and contraband-free environment. Visitor and vehicle inspections have increased during the last year as well as perimeter checks using metal detectors.
Indicator Reports
Youth programming includes substance abuse treatment and relapse prevention education, anger management and drug education, literacy tutors, public health seminars, art therapy, Bible study and non-denominational church services. Educational efforts have resulted in two high school diplomas, eight GEDs and 22 grade school diplomas.