PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Nevada Youth Center (NYTC),
established in 1915, is a staff-secure facility located in Elko, Nevada. The
facility includes seven separate housing units for youth committed to the state
for correctional care; three cottages that hold 16 youth who have graduated the
Reception and Classification Cottage. NYTC has the capacity to serve up to 160,
but currently is legislatively funded for 60 youth ages 12 to 18. For over 100
years, the Nevada Youth Training Center has assisted in helping Nevada’s at
risk youth change their course. NYTC’s mission is to promote positive value
change to the youth served through a balanced, team-centered and strength based
approach.
In an effort to help improve
the future of at risk youth, NYTC utilizes Forward
Thinking, a cognitive behavioral program model. The program
utilizes evidence-based strategies and interactive journaling to assist youth
in making positive changes in their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Youth
participate in individual journaling sessions and group discussions; improving
communication skills and learning to work as a team. Forward Thinking focuses
on the topics of “What Got Me Here, Responsible Behavior, Individual Change
Plan, Handling Difficult Feelings, Relationships and Communication, Family,
Victim Awareness, Substance Using Behaviors, and Reentry Planning.”
Set just outside Elko, NV, NYTC
provides a unique atmosphere for correctional care. On site an administration
building, an infirmary, a full-service kitchen and laundry, maintenance, an
accredited high school, a gymnasium, a football/soccer field, a
baseball/softball diamond, and a workout room for, weightlifting, and cardio
fitness.
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