Calgary Young Offender Centre
Juvenile detention centers – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Juvenile detention centers |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Alberta Correctional Services |
| Address | 85 Street NW 12626, T3R 1J3 Calgary |
| City / locality | Calgary |
| Region / state | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Phone | +1-403-662-3500 |
| Coordinates | 51.16545, -114.20795 |
Calgary Young Offender Centre: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Calgary Young Offender Centre is listed in this directory under the category “Juvenile detention centers” and is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is Alberta Correctional Services.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of Calgary Young Offender Centre is 85 Street NW 12626, T3R 1J3 Calgary, in Calgary (Alberta, Canada). The approximate coordinates are 51.1655, -114.2079.
Within the directory, Calgary has 3 facilities; Alberta has 17 facilities across 10 localities, and Canada has 150 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from Calgary Young Offender Centre, these are the closest facilities in Canada listed in the directory:
- Calgary Remand Centre — about <1 km away (Calgary)
- Calgary Correctional Centre — about 1.0 km away (Calgary)
- Bowden Institution — about 91 km away (Red Deer County)
- Bowden Institution Annex — about 92 km away (Red Deer County)
- Drumheller Institution — about 109 km away (Drumheller)
Other facilities in Calgary:
More facilities in the category “Juvenile detention centers” in Alberta:
- Edmonton Young Offenders Centre (Edmonton)
What type of facility this is
Juvenile centers house adolescents and young people who have committed offences. Their approach is mainly educational and rehabilitative, with teams of educators, psychologists and social workers, and with specific visiting and communication rules for minors.
In Canada, prisons are run by Correctional Service Canada (federal sentences of two years or more) and the provincial and territorial correctional services.
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address, Phone, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Email, Website, Capacity, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Calgary Young Offender Centre. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Juvenile detention centers” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Calgary Young Offender Centre offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Calgary Young Offender Centre
Where is Calgary Young Offender Centre?
Calgary Young Offender Centre is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The recorded address is 85 Street NW 12626, T3R 1J3 Calgary.
What type of facility is Calgary Young Offender Centre?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Juvenile detention centers”. Juvenile centers house adolescents and young people who have committed offences.
What is the phone number or website of Calgary Young Offender Centre?
The contact details on record are: +1-403-662-3500.
What is the capacity of Calgary Young Offender Centre?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Calgary Young Offender Centre?
The closest facility listed in the directory is Calgary Remand Centre, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Calgary Young Offender Centre?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.