Overview

The Lucas County Youth Treatment Center (YTC) is a secure 32-bed residential facility for felony offenders who would otherwise be committed to an Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) institution.

Systems-based treatment planning focuses on:

• Correcting criminal thinking
• Promoting pro-social attitudes, values, and beliefs
• Addressing family patterns and relationships
• Developing socially appropriate ways to manage emotions and conflicts
• Supporting academic and vocational achievement
• Encouraging healthier lifestyle through sober and drug-free living
• Participating in restorative justice activities

A total of 979 youth have been placed at YTC since 1995. Of the 942, 859 were male and 120 were female. 
In 2016, 37 youth were placed at YTC: 31 male/ 6 female.
 
Read more  2017 YTC Annual Report 
 
YTC DYS FY 2018 Annual Report

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA):

If you are aware of or suspect alleged sexual misconduct within the Youth Treatment Center, please complete the PREA Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment Reporting Form .
  
Youth Treatment Center PREA 2018 Annual Report
PREA Information - Parent and Resident Handbook
PREA Información - Spanish PREA folleto de Información
PREA Compliance Policy
Most Recent PREA Auditor's Report: Facility Visit June 12, 2017 2017 PREA Audit Report