January 2025 To meet the requirements for a high school diploma in Ohio, some of the children being held at the Youth Detention Center are required to earn Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC). IRC’s are an innovative approach to help high school students become career ready. A variety of career fields qualify for IRC, ranging from …Read More
The Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Detention Center houses children who have been arrested on delinquency charges, and cares for them while their cases proceed through the juvenile justice system. It is staffed by a team of dedicated, caring, and trained professionals, committed to providing a safe, secure, and structured environment. The County partners with …Read More
Pictured: Cincinnati Zoo Horticulture Operations Manager Danny Rupp, Youth Center Director Brian Bell, Cincinnati Zoo Horticulture Manager Steve Foltz Hamilton County Juvenile Court (HCJC) is partnering with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to transform part of its outdoor recreation space at the Youth Detention Center into an urban learning garden. A team from the …Read More
Art teacher Penny Harris does not let limitations hold her back, especially when it comes to her students. Ms. Harris teaches at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court (HCJC) Youth Detention Center. For five years, she has used her classroom to help kids facing enormous odds, make art and make a difference in our community. Ms. …Read More
Interact for Health, with partners including the Joe Burrow Foundation, is calling on Cincinnati area teens to help raise awareness about teen mental health and suicide prevention. Specifically, Interact for Health, which works to promote a healthier and more just future for all communities, is asking for 30-second, public service announcement (PSA) videos created by …Read More
Beginning Sept. 3, 2024 Hamilton County Juvenile Court will require all parties involved in a child custody case to complete the Positive Parent Program, or Triple P. Triple P is a free, online program that provides parents with tools and strategies to help them build good relationships with their child or teenager. “Part of our …Read More
For the third time this year, Hamilton County Juvenile Court has scheduled a “Safe Surrender Day,” to give people with an outstanding juvenile warrant the opportunity to address the charge and make a fresh start. It will be held on Friday, July 26, from 8:30am to 2:30pm, at 800 Broadway. Anyone with an outstanding juvenile …Read More
Children who are held in the Hamilton County Youth Detention Center lose their freedom while awaiting the resolution of their cases. But they don’t lose their ability to learn and grow. As part of the Youth Center’s on-site school, 14 students received certificates in May for completing 125 hours of community service. They accomplished this …Read More
Former Judge says members can have a “magical” impact After more than a decade of inactivity, the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Community Advisory Council is back up and running. A team of dedicated volunteers, led by Procter & Gamble attorney Joe Heyd, is once again supporting the Court’s work to rehabilitate delinquent kids and divert …Read More
Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Kari Bloom was among 40 local businesses whose leaders signed the 2024 “Pay Equity Commitment” on April 9, at the third annual Pay Equity Commitment Signing Day developed and sponsored by the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls. The latest class of signers joins over 80 Hamilton County businesses …Read More
