Juvenile Department

For more information or any further questions, please contact us at 503-655-8342.

If you have an after hours issue requiring immediate assistance, you can call the Clackamas County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center. A juvenile counselor is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can provide information and referral services. The phone number for the Intake and Assessment Center is 503-650-3180.

This is a learning opportunity for you to develop an understanding of the duties and responsibilities for supervising youth on a work crew. Youth are earning money to pay restitution to victims and court fees/fines. Crews are an excellent venue to develop leadership skills.

Learning objectives

• Gain knowledge and understanding of supervising youth in a work setting.
• Learn philosophical perspectives endorsed and implemented by the Juvenile Department, such as Best Practices and Restorative Justice.
• Observe and assist in the facilitation of completing a project and keeping youth motivated to complete daily work tasks.

Logistics

• Shifts begin at 10 a.m. and will return at 4:15 p.m. Pick up and drop off location is at the Annex building, 2106 Kaen Road.
• Crew runs on Saturday and Sunday rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the event of ice or snow. Call Wayne to be certain.
• Crews are conducted outside and consist of hard physical labor.
• Water is provided, but you will need to bring your own lunch.
• Clothing
  • Dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Expect to get dirty.
  • No revealing clothing, logos promoting alcohol, tobacco or drugs are allowed.
  • No cut-offs.
  • No open toe shoes.

Read more about the application process and guidelines.

Clackamas County youth placed in detention are housed at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center, a professionally staffed juvenile detention facility in Salem, Oregon. The facility provides for youth health, safety, and security while they are in custody. 

Detention Facility Location:
Marion County Juvenile Detention Center
2960 Center St NE, 
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-5321

Directions

Visiting information

Why Youth Are Held in Detention

Youth may be placed in detention for reasons that focus on:

• Community safety
• Ensuring the youth appears for court hearings
• Holding the youth accountable

In addition to these factors, state law sets specific standards that must be met before a youth can be detained. 

Eligibility for detention

• Youth under age 12 may not be held in detention without a judicial review.
• A youth may be placed in detention if they meet one or more of the following conditions:
  • Charged with a felony offense
  • Charged with a crime involving physical injury to another person
  • Willfully failed to appear for a Juvenile Court hearing
  • Violated probation or conditional release
  • Illegally possessed a firearm (ORS 166.250)
  • A warrant has been issued for the youth’s custody
  • Is a fugitive or runaway from another state
  • Charged with certain misdemeanors under ORS 166.025
  • Detention is necessary for the reasonable protection of a victim

Detention decisions are made in accordance with Oregon law and focus on safety, accountability, and court compliance. 

Victim Impact Program

Program Overview:

The Clackamas County Juvenile Department is committed to responding effectively to the needs and concerns of community members who are the victims of offenses committed by youth.  Victim Impact Program (VIP) provides proactive outreach and restorative engagement with victims in order to understand the harm they have experienced and allow their needs and interests to help shape how the youth is held accountable, both to the victim and the community.  

VIP is Committed To:

• Honoring victims’ rights throughout all phases of the juvenile justice system;
• Supporting crime victims so they feel respected, valued and informed;
• Valuing and responding to the individual and specific interests of crime victims;
• Acknowledging how crime victims have been impacted by the harmful actions committed against them;
• Informing crime victims of the steps being taken to address the harm done to them; and,
• Encouraging victim voice and participation in determining how to meaningfully address and repair the harm.

VIP Services:

VIP assists victims of property-related crimes*, including:

• Thefts and related offenses such as Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle;
• Burglaries;
• Criminal Trespassing;
• Criminal Mischief and related offenses such as Unlawfully Applying Graffiti and Arson.

The Victim Services Coordinator contacts property crime victims to provide the following services:

• Acknowledgment of the harm the victim has experienced;
• Explanation of their victims’ rights, when applicable;
• Information about how the justice system is responding to the offense;
• Notification to victims when court hearings are scheduled;
• Assistance filing financial restitution requests;
• Liaison between the victim and Juvenile Counselor;
• Emotional support during meetings and court hearings;  
• Ongoing case status information;
• Assistance in writing or delivering a Victim Impact Statement;
• Information about ways the victim might participate in the process, such as Restorative Dialogue Program.

For more information about the Victim Impact Program, please contact the Victim Services Coordinator at 503-650-3109.

*If you are the victim of a person to person crime (i.e., assault, harassment), please contact the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program.

Restorative Dialogue Program

Restorative Dialogue Program (RDP) is a voluntary, confidential process that provides an opportunity for the victim of a crime, the youth who caused harm, and any other impacted individuals to come together in a facilitated conversation.  Through this process, participants are able to discuss the harm that was caused and determine what needs to happen in order to work toward making things right.  RDP is only utilized if there is clear potential benefit for all parties involved.

Through this process, victims are given the opportunity to:

• Express directly to the youth how they have been impacted by the youth’s actions;
• Ask any questions that may be unanswered regarding the offense;
• Have an active role in determining how the youth can be meaningfully accountable for their actions; and,
• Help make positive change.

Youth are given the opportunity to:

• Take responsibility for their actions;
• Learn about the human impact of their actions; and,
• Have a direct role in addressing the harm done through their actions.

RDP is a collaboration of the Clackamas County Juvenile Department and Clackamas County Resolution Services.

If you are interested in learning more about the Restorative Dialogue Program or would like to explore the possibility of meeting with the youth who harmed you, please contact the Victim Services Coordinator at 503-650-3109. 

Important functions that occur at the Intake and Assessment Center include:

• The JIAC will ensure the safe intake process of youth that enter the facility. The parent/guardians will be immediately notified to ensure all things are considered in the processing of the youth. Factors such as drug and alcohol use/abuse, suicidality and other mental health issues, potential trafficking concerns and other issues will be assessed through screening and questionaries presented to the youth. Often these screenings and questionnaires will reveal the need for community resource referrals.  
• Juvenile Counselors are available 24 hours to answer phone calls from both youth and parents and provide consultation/referrals to community agencies.
• JIAC also provides a central information system for police agencies. The law mandates that all youth who are taken into custody for a crime must be fingerprinted and photographed. JIAC has state of the art equipment and provides this service for all Clackamas County police agencies. 

First-Time Referral | Sanctions for Repeat Offenders | Driving Under the Influence | Other Drug Services

The philosophy of the program is to ensure youth are being held accountable for their actions, their treatment needs are being assessed and their risk to the community is addressed.

The approach is intended to provide a balanced and consistent method of dealing with the youth and his/her referral. This is accomplished through the use of required protocols and consequences for all referral levels. These protocols are equally applied to all cases that indicate sufficient grounds to proceed in court.

Process of handling first-time referrals

First time MIP/PCS (Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana <1oz) cases are handled through The RICH Diversion Program.  Provider. The RICH Diversion Program serves eleven cities and reflects CCJD’s commitment to restorative justice, which is focused on balanced support and meaningful outcomes for crime victims, youth who cause harm, and the community.  

Diversion, as our lowest level of intervention, diverts youth back to their community and away from the Juvenile Department.  

Sanctions for repeat offenders

Any youth who receives a second drug/alcohol violation within a 12-month period will be referred to a juvenile counselor for a Formal Accountability Agreement. If a 3rd violation occurs within the 12-month period, the youth will attend a court hearing.

At the initial court hearing, the youth's rights are explained, and the youth will be asked to enter a plea. If the youth admits, the Judge will proceed and determine the disposition of the case. At the time of the hearing, the Juvenile Counselor will make a recommendation which may include:

• suspension of driving privileges for one year or until the age of 17, (whichever is longer). Note: The suspension of driving privileges is mandatory for any alcohol or drug related conviction;
• community service work; and/or
• completion of a drug evaluation with drug and alcohol education, evaluation, counseling, treatment, or support groups.

If the youth is going to deny the charge, a contested hearing will be scheduled before the Circuit Court Judge handling juvenile matters. 

For further information regarding MIP/PCS charges, contact the Clackamas County Juvenile Department at 503-655-8342ext. 6142.

Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)

Youth ages 16-17 charged with DUII will be handled by the adult Circuit Court and not the Juvenile Department.

Youth ages 15 and younger charged with DUII will be handled by the Clackamas County Juvenile Department.  

Other drug services

Referrals to the Clackamas County Juvenile Department regarding felony drug charges are assigned to a Juvenile Department Counselor who will respond by developing a plan which takes into consideration public safety, treatment/education issues and concerns, and appropriate sanctions. 

Project Payback is a hands-on learning opportunity where you’ll gain experience supervising youth on a work crew. Youth earn money to pay restitution to victims and cover court fees or fines. Work crews also help youth build responsibility and leadership skills. 

Learning Objectives

Through Project Payback, you will:

• Learn how to supervise youth in a structured work setting
• Understand Juvenile Department approaches such as Best Practices and Restorative Justice
• Observe and support staff in motivating youth and helping them complete daily work tasks
• Gain experience assisting with project planning and completion 

Schedule and Logistics

• Work hours: 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Days: Saturdays and Sundays
• Pick-up and drop-off location: 
  Annex Building 
  2106 Kaen Road
• Crews operate rain or shine, but may be canceled due to ice or snow. 
  Please call Wayne to confirm if weather conditions are questionable.
• Work is conducted outdoors and involves physically demanding labor.
• Water is provided, but you must bring your own lunch. 

Clothing and Safety Requirements

• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Expect to get dirty
• No revealing clothing
• Clothing with logos promoting alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is not allowed
• No cut-off clothing
• Closed-toe shoes required 

For more details, please review the application process and participation guidelines before signing up.