What Does the JRC Do ?
 Juvenile Receiving Centers (JRC) provide a place for police to take youth after arrest for status offenses or delinquent acts that do not meet the Detention Admission Guidelines. Receiving Center staff work to provide a safe place for youth, find parents/guardians, and evaluate and refer for other services as needed.
JRC's are the crisis entry point and assessment center for all youth entering Youth Services.
JRC's provide crisis, individual and family counseling and a truancy classroom funded by Granite and Salt Lake School Districts. Both locations of the JRC's are part of the Safe Place network.
Is the JRC a Locked Facility Like the Detention Center?
JRC's are non secure facilities - not a "lock up"
Who is Eligible for Juvenile Receiving Center?
Status Offenders who reside in Salt Lake, Tooele, and Summit Counties, ages 8 to 18, who commit acts that are illegal only due to their age and who do not meet the Detention Admission Guidelines.
What is a Status Offense?
- Running away from home
- Continually skipping school
- Using tobacco and alcohol
- Violating curfew
- Acting beyond the control of their parents
What are the Costs to Clients?
There is no cost to the family or child for these services. These services are funded by Salt Lake County and a Utah State Division of Juvenile Justice Services contract.
Where are the Programs Located?
Main JRC
177 West Price Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah |
South JRC
1262 West 12700 South
Riverton, Utah 84065 |
Who Should I Call for more Information?
Main JRC
Steven Titensor
(801) 269-7500 |
South JRC
Ayelet Engelman
(801) 468-3830 |
State of Utah Juvenile Justice Services, Youth Services site
State of Utah Juvenile Justice Services, Youth Services site, FAQ
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