ABOUT

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) was created to serve the needs of those youth passed on judicially to the Indiana Department of Correction. DYS provides services for all 92 counties in the state of Indiana, providing secure care in the (3) juvenile facilities and providing re-entry services, parole, and community placement oversight. DYS is committed to providing youth services in the least restrictive setting and to continually work towards enhancing the services we provide to the youth in our care, several major reform efforts have been undertaken which underscores our commitment and dedication to assist and foster positive developments in the field of juvenile justice.  Through these efforts and future collaborations with juvenile justice stakeholders throughout the state of Indiana, we will work to improve the level of juvenile services provided to the youth in our care and assist in improving services throughout all levels of the juvenile justice system. In so doing, we believe we can improve the lives and futures of these youth and reduce both juvenile and adult recidivism rates.

With this philosophy in mind, our Division of Youth Services (DYS) will oversee all aspects of Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) juvenile care.  We recognize that impacting the lives of troubled youth requires juvenile specific services. DYS vision and mission statements uphold our commitment to Guiding Principles and the foundations of our beliefs and to promote youth development in a Calm Professional Respectful (CPR) manner.