Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections IDJC

The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (Department) was established in 1995.  The purpose of the Department is to: (1) protect the community, (2) ensure accountability for offenses committed, and (3) develop competencies to enable juvenile offenders to become responsible and productive members of the community, also known as the “Balanced Approach.” This Balanced Approach becomes a true “community justice” strategy as communities become actively involved in developing solutions to address juvenile crime. It is our hope that the entire community (families, victims, juvenile probation, and contract providers) partners with the Department to restore the harm caused to the victims and community to the greatest extent possible.