Yukon Young Offenders Facility
Juvenile detention centers – Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Juvenile detention centers |
|---|---|
| Address | Range Road, Y1A 5X9 Whitehorse |
| City / locality | Whitehorse |
| Region / state | Yukon |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 60.74716, -135.09305 |
Yukon Young Offenders Facility: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Yukon Young Offenders Facility is listed in this directory under the category “Juvenile detention centers” and is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, 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 data source does not include further administrative details for this facility, so it is advisable to check them with the competent authority before carrying out any procedure.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of Yukon Young Offenders Facility is Range Road, Y1A 5X9 Whitehorse, in Whitehorse (Yukon, Canada). The approximate coordinates are 60.7472, -135.0930.
Within the directory, Whitehorse has 2 facilities; Yukon has 2 facilities across 1 locality, 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 Yukon Young Offenders Facility, these are the closest facilities in Canada listed in the directory:
- Whitehorse Correctional Centre — about <1 km away (Whitehorse)
- Prince George Regional Correctional Centre — about 1060 km away (Prince George)
- Prince George Youth Custody Centre — about 1061 km away (Prince George)
- North Slave Correctional Complex — about 1105 km away (Yellowknife)
- Peace River Correctional Centre — about 1141 km away (Municipal District of Peace No. 135)
Other facilities in Whitehorse:
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. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, Capacity, Operator / administration, 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 Yukon Young Offenders Facility. 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 Yukon Young Offenders Facility offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Yukon Young Offenders Facility
Where is Yukon Young Offenders Facility?
Yukon Young Offenders Facility is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The recorded address is Range Road, Y1A 5X9 Whitehorse.
What type of facility is Yukon Young Offenders Facility?
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 Yukon Young Offenders Facility?
The source does not include a phone number, email or website for this facility. Check the official website of the competent prison administration.
What is the capacity of Yukon Young Offenders Facility?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Yukon Young Offenders Facility?
The closest facility listed in the directory is Whitehorse Correctional Centre, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Yukon Young Offenders Facility?
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.